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Sales Manager DACH Region (m/f/d)

Cornelsen Umwelttechnologie GmbHEssen, GermanyFull-timeSalary not listed · Typical pay in GermanyPosted Oct 27, 2026
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About the role

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01Location: 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.

02Your 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

03Your 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

04What 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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Updated Oct 29, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, Germany
EUR 54,840 average / year

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

Work permit route
  • EU Blue Card: Recognised degree and a job offer above the salary threshold
  • Skilled worker visa (Fachkräfte): Recognised qualification and a job offer
  • Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte): Points-based job search for up to one year

Official routes: Make it in Germany (Federal Government portal)

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