Sales Director / Key Account Manager (f/m/x)

• main responsibility is to act as Key Account Manager (f/m/x) for international customers in the European paper and board industry
• see the bigger picture and understand the value in challenging the status quo of the industry by researching customers current as well as future needs and find solutions to satisfy them
• succeed in this by cooperating with the company's support functions, Technical Product Managers and Innovation teams
• achieve company objects through effective planning, forecasting, allocation management and a keen analytical sense

• degree in the field of business management / finance or alternatively technical degree with relevant business management acumen
• senior level professional experience in Key Account Management in an international business environment
• general knowledge about international trade rules, contracts and judicial agreements as well as corporate business compliance
• knowledge of the pulp & paper industry
• experience in strategic sales management
• profound financial acumen and experience
• good IT skills within O365 applications required
• experience with Power BI or QlikView is considered a plus

• result-oriented team player with a genuine interest in building networks and long-lasting relationships
• enjoys working in stimulating, varied environments
• proven very good intercultural communication skills on all business levels and an ability to respond quickly
• very good negotiation skills
• able to inspire trust and to create thriving long-term relationships
• solution-oriented mindset
• enthusiasm for international business travel

• full proficiency in English is a must
• other languages would be considered an advantage