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We are a leading organisation within the testing, inspection, and certification industry, delivering advanced solutions that support safety, quality, and innovation across global markets. As part of our process analysis and gas analytics services, we are seeking a Technical Sales Manager to drive growth across key industrial sectors. This role combines strategic sales leadership with technical expertise and offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with regular collaboration on-site in Essen. This position is ideal for someone with a strong technical background and proven experience in B2B sales who is looking to make a meaningful impact in a specialised and evolving industry.
Job Responsibility:
Develop, manage, and execute sales strategies across sectors including industrial gases, petrochemicals, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors
Collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to generate new business and deliver tailored technical solutions
Drive business growth by expanding existing accounts, reactivating former customers, and building long-term client relationships
Identify and develop new opportunities within process gas testing, including areas such as nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and quality assurance services
Work with marketing teams to support campaigns, events, and initiatives that increase market presence and revenue
Represent the organisation at industry events, trade fairs, and professional forums
Requirements:
Degree in a relevant STEM discipline such as chemical engineering, process engineering, analytical chemistry, electrical engineering, or measurement technology
Strong background in process analytics or gas analysis technologies (for example gas chromatography)
Proven experience in technical B2B sales or business development, including managing the full sales cycle
Strong commercial awareness with experience negotiating and engaging with senior decision-makers
Fluent in German and English (written and spoken), additional languages such as Dutch are an advantage
Willingness to travel frequently (approximately 70%)
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach
Ability to understand complex technical solutions and translate them into commercial opportunities
Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven
Professional, adaptable, and comfortable working across international teams
Nice to have:
Additional languages such as Dutch are an advantage