Job Description

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Join us in creating a future beyond fossils!

To strengthen our Plywood sales team in Hamburg we are looking for a Sales Manager (m/f/d) for the German and Austrian markets. You will be responsible for developing existing and new accounts, providing technical support and conducting operative sales.

Greetings from your future manager

- Matthias Raffius, Area Sales Director, UPM Plywood

What you will do

  • Manage a structured sales approach to designated accounts together with the Area Sales Director

  • Implement a commercial sales strategy

  • Operative sales and after-sales

  • Provide technical support for different end-use applications

  • Pricing and profitability control

  • Analysis and sales planning

  • Participate in the creation, implementation and follow-up of business and customer plans

  • Who you are

  • You have a bachelor's or master'sdegree in a relevant field such as wood science and technology, marketing, business administration, or an equivalent professional qualification

  • You have at least 3 years of experience in plywood business and/or constructions and wood products distribution business

  • You are experienced in B2B sales work

  • You can build strong relationships with customers, and you have excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills

  • You have a proven track record in sales

  • You have broad commercial understanding and sales process knowledge

  • You are self-motivated and self-disciplined

  • You have good language skills in German and English

  • This is what we offer to you

  • A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose ‘We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative.

  • A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.

  • Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.

  • Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

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