Our client, a well established, internationally active trading company headquartered in the heart of Vienna, specialises in the global trade of paper, board and pulp, serving well-known customers across various regions of the world with its well-coordinated, collegial team. Following a successful strategic realignment, the company is on a solid growth trajectory and is now seeking a sales-driven, entrepreneurially minded personality to manage the North African market -- someone who not only secures the status quo but actively unlocks potential with commitment and vision, and who aspires to take on the role of Managing Director in the medium term.
International Sales Manager Paper (w/m/d)
Your Market. Your Network. Your Future. / All-in from EUR 200,000 gross p.a. / Vienna
Your Responsibilities
As the central point of contact for customers and suppliers in the North African region -- with a focus on Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia as well as Libya and Mauritania -- you assume responsibility for an attractive existing business volume and actively develop it. You will be supported by a competent back-office team and act as the interface between pulp & paper producers from around the world and local processing companies of your region, bringing your instinct for market movements and an understanding of supplier and customer needs. You prepare quotations, conduct price negotiations and maintain a resilient network at decision-maker level. Occasional trade fair visits as well as international travel of approximately 30 percent are naturally part of the role. Depending on prior experience, markets such as Greece or Turkey may also fall within your area of responsibility. For candidates with the corresponding development potential, the position offers a clear perspective towards assuming the role of Managing Director.
Your Profile
We are looking for a commercially educated personality -- whether from a commerical business college, university of applied sciences or university background -- with solid experience in international trade, ideally three to four years within the pulp & paper or board industry and with demonstrable market knowledge in North Africa. Alternatively, we welcome applications from candidates with comparable sales experience in related product segments or in other regions such as Turkey or Greece. You possess pronounced sales strength, a confident presence in negotiations and excellent communication skills. You are proficient in English at a business-fluent level, both spoken and written; conversational French is equally required. Knowledge of Arabic or German is a welcome advantage. On a personal level, you are characterised by independence, sociability and a polished, reliable manner.
The Offer
You may look forward to a varied sales role with a high degree of personal responsibility within a stable, collegial team defined by flat hierarchies and an open, supportive atmosphere. The compensation package includes an attractive annual gross salary from EUR 200,000 all-in including bonus (approximately 15-20%), a possible company car, and -- in the medium term -- a genuine perspective on assuming the Managing Director role. Your place of work is Vienna; international travel of approximately 30 percent is an integral part of the role.
If this challenge appeals to you and you wish to bring your international trading experience to bear in a dynamic environment, we look forward to receiving your application quoting reference number 6106-AT. We guarantee an absolute confidential handling of your application.