Technical Sales Manager (m/f/d)

About us

We are ALTANA: one group of companies – four divisions: BYK, ECKART, ELANTAS, and ACTEGA. A global leader in specialty chemicals and with myriad opportunities for you to develop and grow. Enrich your life with this decisive plus!

The ELANTAS group offers a comprehensive portfolio of wire enamels, impregnating resins and varnishes, casting and potting resins, flexible electrical insulation materials, materials for electronic protection, specialty industrial coatings, products for printed electronics as well as a wide range of tooling and composite materials.

About the Role
As a Technical Sales Manager, you will act as the key link between customers and our solutions, combining technical expertise with commercial acumen. In this role, you will provide comprehensive support to customers within your region and proactively generate new projects that drive future growth. Your ability to build trust, identify opportunities, and deliver tailored solutions will be key to strengthening our market position and driving sustainable growth.

• Drive sales activities, achieve revenue targets, and ensure customer satisfaction
• Acquire new projects and customers while maintaining strong relationships with existing accounts
• Negotiate prices and conclude frame and supply agreements
• Define and implement sales strategies for European customers
• Follow up on all customer requests, including quotations, claims, audits, quality inquiries, and delivery times
• Provide technical support and consulting to customers, including internal and external training sessions
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Product Management, and production sites to translate customer needs into new projects
• Support sampling, validation, and qualification of new products and systems
• Work closely with Customer Service, Key