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Account Manager Salzburg and Upper Austria – Sales and Client Relations (m/f/x)

Location: Linz
Working Hours: Full-time employee


1,400 employees in 24 locations around the world with a fleet of 60,000+ circulating containers. Since ELA’s establishment in 1972, our business has continuously been expanding, we are specialists in mobile room solutions. Our family-run company based in Haren (Ems), Germany, is growing at a fast pace and we are actively looking for qualified and dedicated team players to join us locally, internationally and beyond.

We are currently looking for a Field Sales Representative (m/f/x) for the regions of Salzburg and Upper Austria. ELA Container is rapidly growing. Austria, one of our newest markets, is under development and we are looking for assets that can contribute to our journey here. 
 
Depending on qualifications and experience, a salary starting at EUR 50,000 gross per year plus performance related bonus payment is offered based on a 40h week. Accepting a job at ELA Container Austria makes you a pioneer. We know you are a person who thrives in the environment of new development and loves to challenge the status quo. In your area of sales, you will form your own sales strategy, your line of focus and manage the day-to-day business. You report directly to the Country Manager for quick and agile decisions. Together as a team we create new market opportunities for ELA Container.

In this role, your day will look something like this

  • Sales and rental of modular solutions 
  • Acquisition of new clients
  • Single point of contact - You own the relationship from enquiry to the end of project
  • Support incl. technical advice for the existing customer base in the areas mentiones above
  • Conducting price negotiations
  • Sales research
  • Support further development of the sales strategy for Austria

Your skill set, capabilities and previous experience

  • Successfully completed commercial training as industrial clerk,
    office management assistant, wholesale and foreign trade clerk (m/f/x) or a comparable qualification
  • Professional experience in sales (e.g. as Area Sales Manager, Account Manager, Business Development Manager) of an industrial, construction or modular company. Experience within rental modular room solutions are desired, but not mandatory
  • Professional experience in public affairs and procurement is desired, but not mandatory
  • Experience in actively approaching customers/cold calling as well as experience in business-to-business sales
  • High customer orientation as well as independent and solution-oriented way of working
  • Interest in technical systems and strong negotiation skills are a prerequisite
  • Assertiveness and initiative as well as skills in communication and networking plus social skills

What you can expect from us

  • We offer you a permanent employment contract
  • We organize an extensive training program for you at our headquarters in Haren (Ems) / Germany, so that you get to know our product, your new colleagues as well as the entire group of companies
  • You have flexible working hours with us and work from home when you are not at the customer's site
  • In the role as Account Manager, we encourage you to attend company events, networking etc.
  • We will provide you with all the IT equipment you need for mobile working that you can also use in private life
  • We provide you with a company car, which you can also use privately
  • Subsidy to your gym contract
  • Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes await you here
  • At ELA, you can also expect a varied job in a globally active company, an uncomplicated interaction with each other and many opportunities to contribute your own ideas

How you can apply

The best way to send us your documents is via our career portal at www.karriere.container.de/en or by e-mail to career@ela-container.com: Your English or German CV, the most important references and qualifications. Add a few lines about what makes you special, why we are a good match and how you became aware of us. We are also interested in your notice period and your salary expectations. A personal interview is the best way for us to get to know each other. We are looking forward to meeting you!


Any questions?
Contact us - For more information, please contact our local colleague, Emanuel Steurer (Country Manager Austria), via email at emanuel.steurer@ela-container.at or by mobile phone at +43 7586 21507.

 
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