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Omya

Account Manager OSM / OMS

Field SalesPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeOftringen, SwitzerlandNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of sales experience, preferably with chemical and mineral raw materials for the construction and/or plastics industries.
  • Knowledge of formulating paints, coatings, adhesives, or plastic masterbatch.
  • Ability to communicate with R&D managers, technical application managers, and purchasing managers.
  • Fluent German and very good spoken and written English are required.
  • Basic computer skills in Word and Excel.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally, including for longer periods.

Responsibilities

  • Implement the sales strategy in the assigned sales territory, including responsibility for revenue, pricing, and budget.
  • Acquire new customers and identify and develop new markets and applications.
  • Manage and expand existing customer relationships, including complaint management.
  • Build, maintain, and follow up on an active lead and opportunity pipeline.
  • Conduct pricing and contract negotiations and close sales projects.
  • Conduct market and competitor analyses to identify business opportunities.
  • Work closely with product management, business development, and the sales team.
  • Make regular customer visits and provide professional advice and technical support.
  • Prepare sales reports and provide relevant market information for business development.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in sales of chemical and mineral raw materials for the construction and/or plastics industries is preferred.
  • Good spoken and written knowledge of an additional language is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of additional software such as Salesforce is desirable.

About the Company

Omya is a global producer and distributor of essential minerals such as calcium carbonate, dolomite, and perlite. It mines or sources minerals, processes them into products, and supplies industries as fillers, whiteners, or functional components, offering technical guidance to tailor solutions. The company combines a large, worldwide plant network with dedicated technical centers and local labs to provide hands-on support and R&D resources. Its goal is to create value for customers through reliable mineral solutions and long-term partnerships.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$40K
Headquarters
Oftringen, Switzerland
Founded
1884

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