Account Manager OSM / OMS Switzerland

Main Responsibilities

• Implementation of the sales strategy in the assigned sales territory including revenue, price, and budget responsibility
• Acquisition of new customers as well as identification and development of new markets and applications
• Support and expansion of existing customer relationships, including complaint management
• Building, maintaining, and tracking an active lead and opportunity pipeline
• Conducting price and contract negotiations as well as closing sales projects
• Carrying out market and competitor analyses to identify business potentials
• Close cooperation with product management, business development, and the sales team
• Regular customer visits and ensuring professional advice and technical support
• Preparation of sales reports and provision of relevant market information for business development

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in sales, preferably in the field of chemical and mineral raw materials for the construction and/or plastics industry

• Knowledge in the formulation of paints/coatings/adhesives or plastic masterbatch
• Ability to communicate with R&D managers, technical application managers, and purchasing managers
• Result-oriented working style
• Team player

• Fluent German skills and very good oral and written English skills are required
• Good oral and written skills in another language are an advantage
• Basic IT skills in Word & Excel, knowledge of other programmes such as SalesForce is desirable
• Willingness to travel occasionally, also for extended periods