Sales Manager / Junior Sales Manager | Sales Manager / Junior Sales Manager (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This position offers a structured career development path within the Paintshop business unit of a global specialty chemicals company based in Heidelberg. The role begins in Sales Support, where the successful candidate will gain deep technical and process knowledge. Daily responsibilities include assisting Key Account and Project Managers with proposal preparation, pricing documentation, and sales presentations. You will act as a key interface between internal departments such as production, procurement, logistics, and the laboratory to coordinate international customer projects. Furthermore, you will conduct market and competitor analyses to support strategic decision-making. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in chemical engineering, industrial engineering, or business administration who are eager to grow into project management and key account management roles. The company provides a comprehensive onboarding program, flexible working hours, and a clear long-term career trajectory in an international industrial and automotive environment.