Account Manager / Sales Manager – DACH (Steel Trading, B2B)

Your mission We’re looking for a driven and entrepreneurial  Account Manager / Sales Manager to own and grow our steel trading business in the DACH region . Your core mission is to grow regional P&L by sourcing, negotiating, and executing profitable B2B steel trading transactions while building long-term relationships with suppliers and buyers. This role blends B2B sales, account management, trading, and business development and plays a key part in scaling Vanilla Steel’s commercial footprint across Europe What you'll do:  Own and grow Vanilla Steel’s steel trading & brokerage activity in the DACH region

Act as the main point of contact for German-speaking buyers and suppliers

Source, negotiate, and close profitable steel trading deals

Manage the full deal lifecycle: pricing, contracts, coordination with operations & logistics

Proactively identify and approach new customers via cold calls, emails, LinkedIn, and meetings

Develop and manage your own customer portfolio

Maintain clean documentation in our CRM (HubSpot) and internal systems

Analyze trading and sales performance to improve margins and scalability

Share market insights, pricing trends, and customer feedback with the team

Your profile Entrepreneurial, target-driven mindset with strong ownership mentality

Experience or strong interest in B2B sales, account management, trading, or business development

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Analytical and structured with a hands-on approach

Comfortable using digital tools and CRM systems (HubSpot is a plus)

Native German and fluent English (written & spoken)

Well-organized and able to manage multiple deals in parallel

Nice to have Experience in steel, metals, commodities, industrial sales, or logistics

Background in a startup, scale-up, or fast-paced sales environment

Why us? Be part of a fast-growing Berlin-based tech startup revolutionizing the steel industry Learn from an experienced team and receive ongoing support and mentorship Work in a dynamic, performance-driven environment that values ownership and autonomy Enjoy a flexible working model and a vibrant office in the heart of Berlin Competitive compensation based on experience Additional perks: Urban Sports Club membership, subsidized BVG ticket Regular team events and an open, collaborative company culture