Sales Manager BL AM Sales Central (m/f/d)
Krefeld, DE
Exciting Opportunity for a Sales Manager with a true hunter mindset
Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a global leader in sustainable Stainless Steel production?
Join our Advanced Materials Sales Team in the AM Sales Central region at Outokumpu and become part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, collaboration, and growth.
We are looking for a commercially skilled and passionate sales personality who is driven by a strong hunting mentality. This dynamic role offers you the opportunity to build an extensive network, work with strategic customers, and collaborate across multiple departments. If you anticipate market trends, spot business potential, and build strong, long-term customer relationships – we want to hear from you.
Outokumpu is accelerating the green transition as the global leader in sustainable stainless steel. Our business is based on the circular economy: our products are made from 95% recycled materials, which we then turn into fully recyclable stainless steel. This steel is utilized in various applications across society, including infrastructure, mobility, and household appliances. We are committed to 1.5°C target to mitigate climate change, and with up to 75% lower carbon footprint than the industry average, we support our customers to reduce their emissions. Together, we are working towards a world that lasts forever. Outokumpu Corporation employs approximately 8,500 professionals in close to 30 countries, with headquarters in Helsinki, Finland and shares listed in Nasdaq Helsinki. Read more: www.outokumpu.com
Your Impact:
- Hunting Mindset: Hunt, target, and close new business - no excuses
- Promote Advanced Materials: Showcase your expertise in advanced stainless steel and nickel alloys to drive business growth
- Sales Leadership: Own the Outokumpu portfolio end-to-end—driving strategy, accountability, and results with relentless focus on closing high-impact deals
- Negotiation Expertise: Lead contract negotiations with precision and professionalism, securing long-term partnerships
- Strategy Execution: Implement and shape Outokumpu’s sales strategy while actively contributing to strategic projects
- Client Engagement: Managing and maintaining key accounts while actively acquiring new customers
- Market Insights: Stay ahead of industry trends through proactive market analysis and active participation in trade fairs and seminars
- Extensive Travel: Frequent travel across Germany and Europe for customer visits, trade fairs, seminars, and site tours
What We Are Looking For:
- Education: A business degree is preferred
- Experience: At least 5 years of B2B sales experience, ideally in stainless steel or related industrial sectors
- Languages: German, English, both written and spoken, Dutch is an advantage
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient in MS Office, CRM, and SAP
- Sales Drive: Results-focused hunter with technical insight, driving new and returning business with passion
- Travel Readiness: Open to occasional business travel across BeNeLux, Central Europe, and internationally as needed
Why join us?
- A dynamic career: in a global leader where your expertise truly makes an impact
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of smart working and a healthy work-life balance
- Sustainable Impact: Work for an industry leader that is committed to sustainability and shaping the future for generations to come
- Competitive Benefits: Business Bike, comprehensive health offers, company pension scheme, Cantine, Company Car etc.
- Continuous Development: Participate in our ongoing efforts to make Outokumpu the best workplace for our employees
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Location: You will be based in Krefeld, Germany
Join us and lead the charge in driving innovation and excellence at Sales Central—where your impact shapes the future of our industry!
If you are passionate about driving innovation and excellence in the Business Line Advanced Materials Sales Central and are interested in this position, please submit your online application on our careers website Careers | Outokumpu in English by 22st of June 2025.
Our people drive our innovation
At Outokumpu, people and their expertise are at the core of the business to produce stainless steel in a safe and sustainable way. They contribute to our success by operating the machinery, systems and processes, and also by striving for continuous improvements and innovation.
Outokumpu is also committed to full equality in compensation and is the first company in the stainless steel industry to receive the Fair Pay Workplace certification.