Sales Manager
Applied Materials

Responsibilities

Responsible for driving Solar business in Germany, the major tasks in that position are:

• Identification of customer requirements, conversion into specifications, analysis of risks and creation of additional offer
• Managing of sales negotiations
• Absolute compliance with the defined budgets
• Setting up and implementation of the divisional strategies
• Ensure accurate and timely booking status of all sales opportunities pending monitors if necessary and expedite progress toward quarterly and annual sales commitments
• Represent AMAT\'s interests in customer negotiations, conduct follow-up on accounts receivable resulting from sales
• Implementation and compliance with quality management policies

Required Knowledge and Experience

• University / technical degree (BS, Master or equivalent)
• > 5 years experience in Sales – Solar experience is a plus
• Excellent communication, negotiation and Inter-personal skills
• Ability to effectively interface with customers
• Possess a thorough understanding of sales skills and tactics and has a demonstrated use of these skills in the past
• Strong operational background with good understanding of business processes
• Positive attitude in conflict management, including appropriate escalation handling
• Forecasting, determination of sales plans and execution
• Understand the AMAT business processes
• Fluent in English oral and written – German language is a plus
• Willingness to travel - domestic and abroad

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in its workforce.