Chemical Engineer – Sales Manager, Business Unit Coatings, Construction and Adhesives

MÜNZING CHEMIE GmbH

Chemical Engineer - Sales Manager responsible for business development in coatings and adhesives across Austria and Eastern Europe. Building client relationships and managing technical sales discussions.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇦🇹 AustriaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and expand the business in Austria and Eastern Europe by acquiring new customers and maintaining existing relationships
Lead technical sales discussions to identify customer requirements and position our CCA portfolio
Translate customer requirements into qualified projects, technical application studies, sample requests and application trials
Build and actively manage a CRM-supported sales pipeline
Increase project-to-order conversion through disciplined opportunity management
Conduct regular customer visits and virtual meetings
Work closely with application technology, product management, supply chain and R&D

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related natural science, or alternatively a recognized vocational qualification as a state-certified technician in paint and coating technology (m/f/d)
At least 3 years' experience in sales or closely related functions (marketing, product management) with a proven track record of customer success
Experience in at least one of the following market segments: paints and coatings, construction chemicals, printing inks, adhesives, or sales of specialty additives
Practical experience marketing technical products, including delivering customer training on correct application
Friendly and proactive communication style; negotiation skills at multiple organizational levels
Business-fluent English; knowledge of an Eastern European language is an advantage
Structured, self-motivated working style with strong teamwork skills
Willingness to travel > 50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based compensation and company car
Comprehensive onboarding process, including training in our laboratory in Abstatt
An interesting and varied work environment with a high degree of autonomy and engaging responsibilities
The opportunity to work with a broad range of products and develop solutions together with customers

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Hard Skills & Tools

salescustomer relationship managementtechnical application studiesproject managementcustomer trainingnegotiationmarket analysisopportunity managementtechnical product marketingcustomer success

Soft Skills

friendly communicationproactive communicationnegotiation skillsstructured working styleself-motivatedteamwork skills

Certifications

university degree in Chemistryuniversity degree in Chemical Engineeringstate-certified technician in paint and coating technology