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

Skip to main contentBack to all jobsAccount Manager / Sales Manager – DACH (Steel Trading, B2B)BerlinFull-timePermanent employeeApply for this jobYour missionWe’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 EuropeWhat you'll do: Own and grow Vanilla Steel’s steel trading & brokerage activity in the DACH regionAct as the main point of contact for German-speaking buyers and suppliersSource, negotiate, and close profitable steel trading dealsManage the full deal lifecycle: pricing, contracts, coordination with operations & logisticsProactively identify and approach new customers via cold calls, emails, LinkedIn, and meetingsDevelop and manage your own customer portfolioMaintain clean documentation in our CRM (HubSpot) and internal systemsAnalyze trading and sales performance to improve margins and scalabilityShare market insights, pricing trends, and customer feedback with the teamYour profileEntrepreneurial, target-driven mindset with strong ownership mentalityExperience or strong interest in B2B sales, account management, trading, or business developmentExcellent communication and negotiation skillsAnalytical and structured with a hands-on approachComfortable 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 parallelNice to haveExperience in steel, metals, commodities, industrial sales, or logisticsBackground in a startup, scale-up, or fast-paced sales environmentWhy us?Be part of a fast-growing Berlin-based tech startup revolutionizing the steel industryLearn from an experienced team and receive ongoing support and mentorshipWork in a dynamic, performance-driven environment that values ownership and autonomyEnjoy a flexible working model and a vibrant office in the heart of BerlinCompetitive compensation based on experienceAdditional perks: Urban Sports Club membership, subsidized BVG ticketRegular team events and an open, collaborative company cultureAbout usWe are a Berlin-based startup that has successfully established a leading digital-first trading company for industrial metals across Europe. The multi-billion-euro metal trading industry is operated on Excel, PDF and Email. Our mission is to integrate smart technology and data to drive every decision, transaction, and workflow in the steel industry. Our technologies & services increase liquidity, accelerate transactions, reduce scrapping rates and enhance trading convenience for hundreds of steel and metal distributors across Europe. Apply for this job