Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
Klüber Lubrication is a global leader in specialty lubrication and part of the Freudenberg Group. With subsidiaries in 30+ countries and partners worldwide, our custom solutions support nearly every industry - from automotive to food processing. Join us to drive innovation, sustainability, and lasting impact - Together beyond lubrication.
Klüber Lubrication is a global leader in specialty lubrication and part of the Freudenberg Group. With subsidiaries in 30+ countries and partners worldwide, our custom solutions support nearly every industry - from automotive to food processing. Join us to drive innovation, sustainability, and lasting impact - Together beyond lubrication.
Some of your Benefits
Diversity & Inclusion
Corporate Events
Personal Development
Safe Environment
Employee discounts
Salzburg
Hybrid Work
Klüber Lubrication Austria Ges.m.b.H.
You support our team as
SALES AREA MANAGER (F/M/D)
Responsibilities
- Manage and grow customer relationships within assigned territories in the CEE region
- Develop and implement sales strategies aligned with KLA’s regional and global objectives
- Strengthen and expand the Channel Partner and Distributor network
- Identify new business opportunities and drive market development initiatives
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. Marketing, Product Management, Customer Service) to ensure seamless execution
- Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions
- Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings
- Ensure accurate reporting and forecasting through CRM and sales tools
- Support pricing and contract negotiations in alignment with company guidelines
- Contribute to cross-regional best practice sharing and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Proven experience in sales, preferably in a technical or industrial environment
- Strong understanding of sales processes and customer engagement strategies
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with a structured and goal-oriented approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluent in English; additional CEE languages are a plus
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively across the region
- High level of self-motivation and resilience in a dynamic market environment
- Experience with CRM systems and data-driven sales planning is an advantage
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Additional Information
Sandra Ferreira
+498978769526
Sandra.Ferreira@ssc-fcs.eu