Assistant Sales Manager / Sales Manager

About Heraeus

Heraeus is a globally active, family-owned technology group. Based in Hanau, Germany, the company comprises 15 operating companies whose products and services span the Business Areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics, and Industrials. In fiscal year 2024, Heraeus generated revenues of €29.4 billion and employed roughly 15,200 people across 40 countries. This makes Heraeus one of the top ten largest family-owned enterprises in Germany.

With deep expertise in advanced materials, Heraeus is a leader across key global industries. The group ranks among the foremost providers of precious metals, supplies quartz glass for the semiconductor and telecommunications sectors, and manufactures sensors for the steel industry. In addition, its materials and technologies for medical technology help improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide.

Innovation is the central driver of Heraeus’s success. Each year, six percent of revenues (based on revenues excluding precious metals) are reinvested into research and development. Beyond that, the company partners with leading research and educational institutions around the world.

At Heraeus, growth and sustainability go hand in hand: the company designs its own processes to conserve resources and supports its customers in operating more sustainably with innovative materials and solutions.

The group’s roots trace back to 1660, when Isaac Heraeus took over a pharmacy in Hanau. Since then, the company has stood for technological progress, sustainable growth, and responsible conduct—across generations.

MATERIALS. INNOVATIONS. FOR GENERATIONS.

Responsibilities:

• Managing existing and developing new customer accounts in both local and designated overseas markets. Such activities include but not limited to frequent contacts either by telecommunication or visits/meetings, quotations, price & terms negotiations, order processing and follow up, receivables monitoring and collection
• Research, identify and secure business potentials in various market segments through technical selling/marketing of the Company’s products and services
• Support, manage and develop further the Company’s precious metals refining and trading business in designated customer accounts/markets
• Report to the Head of Sales on a timely basis all updated competitive intelligence in relation to designated accounts/projects/markets
• Collaborative skills needed to liaise with various internal departments to ensure orders are handled properly
• Carry out specific projects/undertakings that may be designed by Head of Sales

Requirements:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Sales or Marketing, Business or related disciplines (technically versatile)
• Minimum 6 years sales experience with sales background in precious metal business or related industry
• Knowledge of SAP system is preferred
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese)
• Sound business acumen with good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Good organizational skills, able to prioritize workload and work under pressure
• A good team player, able to adapt change and work with various functions
• Candidates with more experience will be considered as Sales Manager

We offer an attractive remuneration package, including a free coach to Fanling, comprehensive medical insurance, employee life insurance, and an employee assistance program, etc. Interested parties are invited to send a full resume with current and expected salary, as well as availability, to the Human Resources Manager by clicking Apply Now.

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