Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Solna, we are looking for you as a Sales Manager (f/m/d)

Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Business Development

• Identify and develop new business opportunities, particularly in electronics, automotive, and specialty chemicals markets
• Drive growth through proactive prospecting and expansion of customer base
• Identify specific market needs in the territory which would fit Wacker's technical solutions based on silicone chemistry in special on high-potential applications such as thermal interface materials, electrification in the automotive industry and electronics.

Account Management

• Manage and service existing customer accounts while ensuring long-term customer retention
• Strengthen relationships with strategic clients and key partners
• Increase customer engagement through regular visits and proactive communication 

Market Expansion & Strategy

• Support regional growth strategies and market expansion initiatives
• Collaborate with distribution partners and optimize partner relationships
• Ensure effective territory coverage and alignment with regional sales strategies

Technical & Product Representation

• Present company product portfolio including sealing, bonding, and potting materials with capability of providing first qualified technical answer to customer and prospect requests
• Provide application-based solutions for customers in technical industries
• Maintain strong understanding of customer requirements in industrial applications

Internal Coordination & Reporting

• Document all sales activities and maintain accurate records in systems (e.g., SAP, Salesforce)
• Ensure smooth information exchange with internal teams and stakeholders
• Support knowledge transfer and collaboration across teams

Compliance & Operational Excellence

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant tax considerations  
• Manage workload efficiently, ensuring high accuracy and performance  
• Contribute to process improvements and team effectiveness

Your Profile:

• Experience in sales or account management, ideally in the chemical or industrial sector for minimum 5 years
• Exposure to specialty chemicals such as adhesives, sealants, coatings, or silicone-based materials is an advantage
• University degree in Chemistry or Engineering (MSc, MBA, or PhD preferred)
• Understanding and knowledge of industrial applications, especially in the field of electronics/electrical and automotive components
• Familiarity with CRM and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Salesforce)  

Core Competencies

• Strong customer orientation and relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Proactive, self-driven, and organized working style
• Ability to manage conflicts and work under pressure with effective time management
• High level of accuracy and independence in work
• Strong team player with ability to collaborate across functions and cultures  

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel frequently for business purposes
• Willingness to develop in the given function for a minimum of 3 years
• Valid driver's license  
• Openness to diverse cultural environments and international collaboration
• Language skills: Fluency in Swedish and English is required, knowledge of German is considered an advantage, but not required

Sustainability is one of WACKER’s corporate goals – also as an employer. We want you to remain productive, healthy and successful long term. That is why we offer, for example, comprehensive health management and a variety of advanced training programs and courses for individual development opportunities, alongside a good work-life balance. Naturally, we also have a fair compensation system and above-average social benefits. After all, social responsibility has a long tradition at WACKER.

Be part of a family. Across all nations.

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com/careers.

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