Business Developer Ceramics

Tasks

▪ Acquisition of new customers as well as identification of new projects with existing customers
▪ Generate customer orders
▪ Planning, creation, and coordination of quotations
▪ Be the main point of contact for customers and choose the right approach
▪ Technical consultation of customers on ceramic solutions (CIM/PIM)
▪ Conduct initial customer meetings independently
▪ Conduct market analyses and develop strategies for business development
▪ Organize trade fair visits and look after customers there
▪ Communication with international customers in German, English, and ideally French
▪ Close cooperation with engineering and drawing teams for the technical realization of projects

Qualifications

▪ Completed technical or scientific degree (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, Process Mechanics) at Bachelor's or Master's level
▪ Several years of professional experience (approx. 5 years) in the technical field or business development
▪ Sound technical background to be able to advise and sell Ceramic Injection Molding processes professionally
▪ Very good German language skills (fluent)
▪ Very good English language skills (business fluent)
▪ French language skills desirable
▪ Strong customer orientation and communication skills
▪ Experience in new customer acquisition as well as market analysis and strategy development
▪ Willingness to attend trade fairs and customer visits domestically and abroad

Benefits

▪ Work with a rare, highly specialized ceramic technology used in Mars rovers, medical technology, aerospace, and luxury watches, among others.
▪ A lot of personal responsibility and scope for action – direct reporting line to the Head of the Business Unit without corporate bureaucracy.
▪ Close-knit, young team of approx. 40 people in a family-run hidden champion group with long-term stability.
▪ Comprehensive worldwide customer contact, including trade fair appearances and independent acquisition of new projects.
▪ Meaningful products that influence people's lives in safety-critical applications.
▪ Attractive overall package with 13.2 salaries, up to 32 vacation days + 3 additional days off, JobRad, and Hansefit.