About the role
Sales Manager DACH Region (m/f/d)
Location: Remote / Essen
Start: ASAP
The Company
For more than 20 years, the Cornelsen Group has stood for advanced solutions in water treatment and environmental remediation. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and operating internationally through locations in the Netherlands, the UK, Sweden and the USA, we support customers around the world in solving complex water treatment and environmental remediation challenges.
With our patented PerfluorAd® technology and a broad portfolio of mobile and stationary treatment solutions, we are among the technological leaders in PFAS removal — supporting customers from first assessment to full-scale implementation.
At Cornelsen, re:thinking water treatment means challenging conventional approaches and turning advanced technologies into real-world impact.
As a Sales Manager (m/f/d), you will play a key role in expanding our market presence across Germany and Europe. You will work closely with management, technical experts, and our international teams to bring sustainable, future-proof solutions to industries, municipalities, utilities, and partner networks.
Your Responsibilities
Drive and further develop our sales strategy in line with the re:think water mission
Identify new market segments, applications, and business opportunities in PFAS treatment and water technologies
Manage and grow key accounts in industry, municipalities, and partner networks
Build long-term customer relationships at decision-maker level
Participate in customer meetings, technical presentations, negotiations, and tenders
Support proposal development and the preparation of technical solution concepts
Monitor market trends and competitors and translate insights into concrete actions
Represent the Cornelsen Group at trade fairs, conferences, and industry events
Your Profile
Degree in industrial engineering, environmental engineering, process engineering, business administration, or a comparable field
Several years of sales experience, ideally in water treatment, environmental technology, chemicals, or plant engineering
Experience handling complex technical projects and public or private tenders
Existing network in industry, municipalities, or utilities is a plus
Hands-on mindset, high mobility, and genuine enthusiasm for customer interaction
Entrepreneurial thinking, initiative, and strong results orientation
Confident communication and negotiation skills at C-level
Business-fluent German and English; additional European languages are an advantage
What We Offer
A role with real impact in a future-critical technology field
An innovative, family-like work environment with short decision paths
International exposure through locations in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, Sweden, and the USA
Diverse projects and plenty of room for your own ideas
Attractive compensation package including performance-based bonus
Corporate benefits, JobRad, and private pension options
The opportunity to actively shape the growth of a dynamic business area
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