Key Account Manager (m/w/d) – Coatings, DACH

Key Account Manager (m/w/d) - Coatings

As a Key Account Manager (m/w/d) - Coatings, you will be responsible for the development of our most important customers in the field of powder and liquid coatings in the DACH region. You will drive sales, profitability, and growth, identify new business opportunities, and act as a strategic partner (m/w/d) for our customers – supported by a strong international network.

Responsibilities

Your tasks include:

• Care and expansion of existing customers as well as acquisition of new customers in the DACH region
• Presentation of new product solutions and development of long-term customer strategies
• Analysis of market and competitive developments as well as identification of new business opportunities
• Development and implementation of a regional pricing and growth strategy
• Regular creation of market, sales, and forecast reports
• Close cooperation with finance, R&D, supply chain, operations, and marketing
• Participation in industry trade shows and active networking

Qualifications

Requirements include:

• Completed bachelor's degree or comparable training in a relevant natural science, ideally chemistry, engineering, or coating technology
• At least 5-10 years of experience in sales or key account management in the field of industrial coatings
• Proven success in acquiring new business opportunities and project and customer closures
• Experience in developing effective pricing strategies to optimize margins and profitability
• Knowledge and familiarity with IT programs (e.g., MS and CRM systems)
• Experience in multinational, multicultural, and dynamic corporate structures
• Strong communication skills at all levels as well as attention to detail, analytical abilities, and stress resistance when prioritizing tasks
• Very good German and English language skills in speech and writing
• Driver's license class B and willingness to travel in the responsible region

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings, and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent, and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth, and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits, and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being

Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow your contribution

Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

Eligibility to Work You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

Job Identification 2602509

Job Category Sales

Posting Date 02/04/2026, 10:32 AM

Locations DEU Mannheim Plant

Employment Category Full-time regular