Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Performance Films

With over 60 years’ experience, Eastman Performance Films are world leaders in the manufacture and supply of high-performance window and paint protection film for automotive and architectural applications.
With a dedicated team based throughout the region, Performance Films EMEA, covers a broad territory. An extensive product range, combined with a diverse portfolio of brands and the very best in marketing and technical support has enabled the business to flourish in recent years, with further strong growth expected to continue in 2019 and beyond.      
 

The role

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for day to day management and growth of their assigned territory and customer base with a strong focus on Paint Protection films. This hunter mentality will develop account and territory management plans and generate sales leads, initiate prospect calls, and establish ongoing rapport with existing and potential customers.
This position is located in North of Germany.

Responsibilities Develop and utilize territory management plan Generating new business by creating and delivering qualified opportunities  Make follow-up calls to existing customers - cross-sell and up-sell Handle a variety of prospect calls, internet leads, and convert them into sales (also cold calls) Service existing accounts consisting of order follow-ups; complaint handling; resolving credit concerns; sample follow ups; and other account related issues Provide Voice of Customer feedback including product quality, performance and service issues and concerns Communicate the entire offering and value, including product/service features and benefits, prices, and credit terms Help provide sales analysis data to external sales team.  Required Education and/or Experience

 

BS/BA in business related discipline preferred or similar (Kaufmaennische Ausbildung also possible) Previous outside sales or inside sales experience essential  Experience with CRM and other sales systems and tools Traits: passion for selling, tenacious, Inquisitive Further requirements specific to this role

•    German and English fluent (ability to speak and write, communicate on different levels, business proficiency)
•    Home location in Germany
•    Automotive affinity or experience is a great asset
•    Accountability and hands – on mentality

What we offer you

•    Our spirit of innovation and collaboration 
•    A diversified business line creating challenges and opportunities for growth 
•    A competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and a global work environment
•    A powerful diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

Interested?

For further information about this position please send your application via the apply button.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day