Sales Manager Wood Central Europe and Nordics (m/f/d)

Permanent employment with our customer
Hamburg
Start date: asap
Reference number: 794107/1
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About the company

  • Our client is a globally operating company with over 100 years of history, focusing on innovation and sustainability. The company produces and markets wood, pulp, paper, and tissue products from sustainable and certified plantations as well as recyclable materials. The organization places great importance on creating development opportunities for employees and local communities. The company aims to combine economic performance with environmental protection and respect for stakeholder interests.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the sales of wood products such as plywood and lumber, applying sound commercial strategies to achieve sales targets
  • Conduct market analyses to identify and secure new customer contacts in line with guidelines and strategic objectives
  • Create precise and reliable sales forecasts to optimize the balance between supply and demand, adhering to budget requirements regarding volume, price, and margin
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships by understanding customer needs and acting as a trusted partner with extensive market knowledge
  • Prepare and maintain price lists and create sales and volume reports as needed
  • Collaborate with the Global Commercial Team, Operations, and Supply Chain
  • Direct reporting line to the Sales Director

Profile

  • Completed commercial technical or business studies
  • Extensive professional experience in the wood or wood products industry
  • Experience in sales, purchasing, or category management
  • Proven expertise in the wood markets of Central or Northern Europe
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • Fluent in English and Spanish, and German being desirable
  • Willingness to travel regularly, including attending customer meetings, trade fairs, and industry events

Benefits

  • Responsible, international role with extensive prospects
  • Global activity in a market-leading, traditional company
  • Secure working environment with a growing structure
  • Flexible working hours and models
  • Short decision-making processes
  • Direct reporting line to management
  • Outstanding development opportunities

Salary information

  • Attractive salary package depending on experience and knowledge.

About Hays

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Staffing process for a permanent or temporary position

  1. Analysis of qualifications
  2. Telephone or personal interview
  3. Contact with customers
  4. Contract with Hays
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  2. 1. Analysis of qualifications

    We will review your application documents and carry out a detailed analysis of your professional qualification.

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Contact at Hays

Sandrine van der Veen
Reference number : 794107/1
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