Sales Manager - Electrical

Sales Manager- Electrical

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.

With more than 350 years of experience in precious metals processing, Heraeus Precious Metals is the world's leading provider of innovative products and services, such as precious metals trading and recycling. Our products are used in a wide range of industries, for example to reduce climate killers such as nitrous oxide and methane and in the form of pharmaceutical ingredients for the treatment of cancer.

Our innovative strength is driven by our 3,000 employees at more than 15 sites worldwide, who work passionately with our partners to develop pioneering and sustainable solutions.

Our vision: We create innovative precious metals products and services, leading the way to a sustainable future. To achieve this, we have set ourselves ambitious targets.

Primarily responsible for actively driving and managing the entire sales process (prospecting to shipments) by researching, evaluating, developing and managing the technological and commercial aspects of the precious metal electrical contact market. Responsible for identifying and communicating technical and commercial issues to assure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process including fulfillment.

Drive innovation where precision matters most. Are you a commercially driven professional with a passion for advanced materials and strategic client engagement? Heraeus is seeking a Strategic Account & Business Development Manager to lead growth across our portfolio of precious metal sliding contacts, electrodes, wires, and pins —critical components powering innovation in defense, medical, semiconductor, and automotive sectors.

This is a high-impact, remote role focused on account ownership, market expansion, and solution-driven sales —not people management. You'll work cross-functionally to deliver tailored solutions, drive revenue, and shape the future of our customer partnerships.

What You'll Do

• Grow Strategic Accounts: Cultivate new business opportunities while deepening relationships with existing clients.
• Drive Revenue: Meet and exceed sales targets through strategic pricing, forecasting, and pipeline management.
• Shape Market Strategy: Define and execute development plans for key segments across the Americas.
• Deliver Solutions: Understand customer needs and translate them into high-value technical solutions.
• Lead Projects: Oversee product implementations and ensure seamless integration into customer systems.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Finance, and Customer Service to optimize outcomes.
• Represent Heraeus: Attend trade shows, conferences, and training events to generate leads and stay ahead of market trends.
• Analyze & Report: Provide insights through competitive analysis, market research, and strategic reporting.
• Ensure Compliance: Uphold corporate standards including procurement, anti-bribery, and anti-money laundering policies.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of technical sales experience; engineering background preferred.
• Experience in the precious metals industry required; knowledge of medical and defense markets is a plus.
• Strong ability to provide technical support and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Proficiency in CRM systems (MS Dynamics), spreadsheets, presentations, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and project management skills.

Why Heraeus?

• Join a global leader in high-performance materials and technologies.
• Work remotely with autonomy and visibility across strategic accounts.
• Influence innovation in mission-critical industries.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, professional development, and a collaborative culture.

Core Competencies We Value

Professionalism | Strategic Thinking | Entrepreneurial Spirit | Leadership | Interpersonal Skills | Personal Accountability

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us shape the future of precision contact technologies.