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Umicore

Sales Manager

Umicore

Commercial Manager growing European B2B sales for Umicore’s advanced electro-optic materials business. Managing customer accounts, technical solutions, negotiations, forecasts, and new business development from Acigné, France.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeAcigné • 🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in B2B Sales and Account Management within a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on customer relationship building, sales pipeline management, and technical solution delivery. Proficient in negotiating contracts and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance.

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B2B Sales ExperienceAccount ManagementContract NegotiationSales Pipeline ManagementFluent English and French

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Hard Skills
Sales ForecastingCommercial KPIsTechnical SolutionsManufacturing ProcessesCost Optimization
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsProactive MindsetOrganizational SkillsSelf-Driven
Tools & Technologies
CRM Software
Industry Keywords
Customer AccountsSales GrowthCustomer SatisfactionContinuous ImprovementMatrix Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive sales growth by managing existing customer accounts and developing new business opportunities across Europe
  • Understand production flows, manufacturing processes, and cost drivers to optimize pricing, margins, and delivery commitments
  • Build and expand long-term customer relationships as the primary commercial contact for assigned accounts
  • Manage opportunities from prospecting through quotation, negotiation, and contract closure
  • Lead customer meetings, prepare commercial offers, and negotiate contracts
  • Understand customers’ applications, production processes, and business needs to provide suitable technical solutions
  • Gather customer and market insights and share feedback with Operations, R&D, and Product teams
  • Maintain an active sales pipeline, prepare sales forecasts, and keep CRM data up to date
  • Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Technical teams to ensure successful delivery and customer satisfaction
  • Participate in customer visits, trade fairs, and industry events
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and internal procedures
  • Travel regularly across Europe to visit customers and develop business

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience in a B2B sales or account management role within a manufacturing or technical environment
  • Proactive commercial mindset and enthusiasm for developing new business and growing customer relationships
  • Confidence approaching new customers, identifying opportunities, and converting them into business
  • Interest in technical products and willingness to learn manufacturing processes and customer applications
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with technical and commercial stakeholders
  • Experience managing sales opportunities from prospecting through contract negotiation
  • Comfortable working with sales pipelines, forecasts, and commercial KPIs
  • Well organized, self-driven, and able to manage multiple customer opportunities simultaneously
  • Comfortable working in a matrix organization and collaborating across international teams
  • Fluent English and French
  • Willingness to travel regularly within Europe

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Collaborative environment
  • Inclusive work culture
  • Equal opportunities for all employees
  • Opportunities to share ideas, develop expertise and advance careers