Local Business Segment Manager – Global Key Account Manager

FUCHS Group

Local Business Segment Manager at FUCHS managing the Basic Metals segment in industry. Collaborating internationally with strategic responsibilities in the steel, aluminum, and copper sectors.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeMannheim • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Strategic responsibility for the "Basic Metals" segment (steel, aluminum and copper industries), including further development of the national market position in close coordination with international subsidiaries and the holding company
Analysis of market trends, sales potential and competitors, and derivation of a future-oriented segment strategy and relevant growth areas
Development and adaptation of the product and service portfolio to local and global requirements
Promotion of cross-departmental exchange and international collaboration
Development of defined key accounts: establishment and further development of global partnerships, networks and international projects
Identification of market opportunities as well as the development and implementation of innovative product and sales concepts
Close coordination with international sites to implement strategic initiatives
End-to-end management of key accounts including commercial and technical responsibility as well as reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed vocational training or a degree in a commercial or technical field
Ideally, initial professional experience in the sales of technically or chemically complex products
Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken
Strong communication skills, a confident and personable manner, and intercultural competence
High willingness to travel nationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible remote working with regular on-site customer visits — supported by a company car with private use
Competitive, requirements- and performance-based compensation and strong social benefits typical of the chemical industry, e.g., Christmas bonus, individual training and development opportunities
Company pension scheme
Disability insurance
Lifetime working-time account
Occupational health management (e.g., partnerships with fitness studios, health action days, company sports, social counseling)
Support for work–life balance (e.g., 30 days' vacation, options for leave)

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Hard Skills & Tools

market analysissales strategy developmentproduct portfolio developmentkey account managementcommercial responsibilitytechnical responsibilitysales concepts developmentinternational project managementnetwork developmentcross-departmental collaboration

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsintercultural competencepersonable mannerstrategic thinkingteam collaborationadaptabilityrelationship buildingproblem-solvingnegotiation skillswillingness to travel

Certifications

vocational trainingdegree in commercial fielddegree in technical field