Chemical Engineer – Sales Manager, Industrial Fluids & Lubricants

MÜNZING CHEMIE GmbH

. Develop and expand the business in Central and South Germany by acquiring new customers and maintaining existing relationships .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeAbstatt • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical sales and customer relationship management, with a strong background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. Proficient in translating customer needs into actionable projects and managing a sales pipeline effectively.

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Technical Sales ExperienceCRM ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementFluent In English And GermanDegree In Chemistry Or Chemical Engineering

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Hard Skills

Sales Of Specialty AdditivesProject ManagementApplication TestingMarket Trend AnalysisTechnical Application Studies

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsTeam CollaborationSelf-Motivated Work Style

Tools & Technologies

CRM Software

Industry Keywords

Chemical Raw MaterialsDefoamersDispersantsRheology ModifiersSurface Treatment Additives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and expand the business in Central and South Germany by acquiring new customers and maintaining existing relationships
Conduct technical sales talks to identify customer requirements, unmet needs and position the product portfolio
Translate customer requirements into qualified projects, technical application studies, sample requests and application tests
Establish and actively manage a CRM-supported sales pipeline, including stage-gate control, prioritization and consistent follow-up through successful closure
Increase project-to-order conversion through disciplined opportunity management and targeted use of application testing and technical services
Conduct regular customer visits and virtual meetings, create visit reports and forecasts, and maintain accurate CRM records
Cooperate closely with application engineering, product management, supply chain and R&D
Provide management and cross-functional teams with feedback on market trends, competitive activities and customer needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a comparable scientific discipline
At least 3 years of experience in sales or closely related functions (marketing, product management) with a proven track record of customer success
Experience in the sale of specialty additives or other high-value chemical raw materials, either with a manufacturer or a distributor
Experience with defoamers, dispersants, rheology modifiers, surface treatment additives or related product groups is advantageous but not required
Experience in marketing and selling technical products
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to interact effectively across different organizational levels
Fluent in English and German; a third language is advantageous but not required
Structured, self-motivated way of working with a strong ability to work in a team
Willingness to travel > 50%, including multi-day trips abroad and regular visits to our headquarters in Abstatt
CV must be submitted in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-oriented compensation and company car
30 days of annual leave + additional MÜNZING vacation days
Flexible working time models and a long-term working time account to support a healthy work-life balance
Childcare allowance
Company-sponsored pension scheme
EGYM Wellpass membership for health and fitness
JobRad bike leasing scheme and free charging stations for electric vehicles
Financial and personal support for professional development and further education
Comprehensive onboarding program, including training at our laboratory in Abstatt to gain an in-depth understanding of our products
An interesting and diverse work environment with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility