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Air Products

Industrial gases producer and on-site supplier

Liquid Bulk Business Development Manager

Field SalesUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeGermany

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed bachelor's degree in a technical or business field.
  • At least 5 years of B2B sales experience; experience in the chemical industry or a comparable technical environment is ideal.
  • Good technical and commercial understanding and the ability to translate complex customer requirements into compelling solutions.
  • Very good written and spoken German.
  • Good English for collaboration in an international environment.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills and a professional, persuasive, and reliable manner.
  • High initiative, resilience, and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Enjoyment of field sales and willingness to travel regularly within the sales territory.
  • A Class B driver's license.
  • Good Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

  • Strategically develop existing customer relationships and acquire new customers and business opportunities in the sales territory.
  • Analyze customer needs and develop suitable solutions from the portfolio, including bulk supply, CryoEase, onsite facilities, and cylinder gases.
  • Independently prepare and follow up on proposals, conduct price and contract negotiations, and conclude supply contracts within defined parameters.
  • Build long-term customer relationships and serve as a reliable point of contact.
  • Collaborate with sales support, marketing, engineering, applications, logistics, and operations teams to develop optimal customer solutions.
  • Monitor market and competitor developments, identify new business potential, and build a strong internal and external network.
  • Handle complaints when resolving them requires direct contact with the customer.
  • Represent Air Products at relevant trade fairs, events, and other sales-promoting activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with SAP or comparable ERP or CRM systems.
  • Knowledge of the industrial gases, chemical, or process industries.

About the Company

Air Products

Industrial gases producer and on-site supplier

Air Products supplies industrial gases such as hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, argon, helium and carbon dioxide, plus related equipment and engineering services to customers worldwide. Gases are produced at air separation units or on-site plants and delivered in bulk, cylinders, or packaged forms, with the option to design, build, own, and operate the production facilities and provide temporary gas supply. It differentiates itself by offering end-to-end capability, a broad gas portfolio, extensive global distribution, and decarbonization solutions. Its goal is to support customers’ operations with reliable gas supply while helping reduce environmental impact through decarbonization services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Allentown, PA
Founded
1940

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