Sales Area Manager – Chemical Intermediates & Specialties

ProChema GmbH

Sales Area Manager advising industrial chemical customers and expanding raw-material distribution across France and neighboring European markets. Driving business development, negotiations, and supply-chain services.

Posted 8/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advising customers on volatile chemical raw materials and specialties, with a strong focus on building long-lasting relationships and effective negotiation skills. Proficient in CRM systems and capable of analyzing market data to drive sales growth.

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Experience In Volatile Chemical Raw MaterialsFluent Business French And EnglishSales PersonalityEffective Communication SkillsStrong Organization Skills

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Hard Skills

Market ResearchCustomer Relationship ManagementData AnalysisSales StrategyProduct Launch

Soft Skills

Negotiation SkillsTrust BuildingResponsibilityHands-On Personality

Tools & Technologies

CRM Systems

Industry Keywords

Volatile Raw MaterialsSpecialtiesIndustrial CustomersSupply Chain Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise customers on purchase decisions for volatile raw materials and specialties
Maintain commercial dialogue regarding global market and supply situations and their regional impact
Continuously expand the company’s share of supply
Build strong, long-lasting customer relationships through competitive pricing and information and supply chain services
Research the market, discover new customers, and launch additional products with the New Products Team
Cooperate with and guide internal partners in Product Management and Inside Sales
Maintain up-to-date customer reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in business with volatile chemical raw materials or specialties for industrial customers is mandatory
Fluent Business French and English
Other languages welcomed
Sales personality capable of representing the company at every negotiation level
Ability to communicate effectively in friendly and tough customer negotiations
Ability to establish trustful customer relations
Ability to learn and use CRM systems
Ability to understand figures and statistics
Strong organization of diverse tasks and responsibilities
Willingness to take responsibility
Hands-on personality
Willingness to travel approximately 50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive remuneration fix and attractive variable part
Company car
Laptop
Mobile
Training
Safe and responsible sales position on an advanced level with potential for development
Open-minded atmosphere within a closely connected multinational team