Business Unit Sales Manager (m/f/d) Metal Working for Automotive

Management of sales activities, development of a global sales structure, acquisition of new customers, technical consulting

Your tasks

  • Independent management of sales activities and development and expansion of a global sales and customer structure in the agreed target markets
  • Acquisition of new customers in Germany and abroad as well as support for existing customers in cooperation with the responsible field sales force
  • Sound technical advice for customer groups with close contact management
  • Independent negotiation and preparation of offers/contracts to ensure customer supply, review customer sales figures and secure the expansion of sales channels
  • Observation of (inter)national market developments and preparation of market analyses

Your profile

  • Degree in industrial engineering or comparable; ideally with a technical background. Education
  • Very good knowledge of sheet metal forming, e.g. forming, punching, deep drawing, fine blanking
  • Confident and customer-oriented appearance, communication skills, negotiation and sales skills, hands-on mentality and independent way of working
  • Willingness to travel extensively, including internationally
  • Confident knowledge of MS Office and good written and spoken English skills

We offer

  • An economically strong company with a high level of innovation and an exciting working environment
  • Attractive salary package consisting of fixed and performance-related components
  • A company car that can also be used privately

Apply now

Apply now under the reference number HRV-23-032 by e-mail to

Your benefits

For tariff employees

Attractive remuneration according to chemical tariff

Company fitness program: 2 variants to choose from at low monthly fees

37.5 hours per week

Free use of our ZG company parking spaces & ideal public transport connections

Annual benefit: 100 % of a gross monthly salary (“13th salary“)
Vacation pay: €1,200 gross per calendar year

Company canteen: daily changing dishes

30 days vacation per calendar year
5 days “additional leave”, payout also possible

“Corporate Benefits” program: special conditions and attractive discounts for products/services from well-known providers

Company pension scheme: employer contribution min. 1,454.55 € per year
Supplementary long-term care insurance: €33.65 per month
Company doctor on site

Company events: e.g. summer party/Christmas party, open day, health day

We look forward to receiving your application

Please send your complete application documents, quoting the reference number HRV-23-032, your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations, by e-mail to bewerbung@zeller-gmelin.de. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.