For our Business Unit Chemicals within EU Industrial Chemical Solutions Europe, we are looking for a motivated Product Manager (m/f/d). In this role, you will become part of a versatile team with an international focus across the European region.
Your tasks:
1. Together with the team, you will be responsible for the strategy and expansion of marketing activities in Europe. The portfolio includes products that we source globally, such as diethyl oxalate, adipic acid, or para tertiary butylphenol, as well as commodities like methanol or acids & alkalis. Your task is to further develop these products and contribute your own ideas about markets, products, and industry trends in order to generate additional business opportunities for the company.
2. In addition, you will take on the modeling and monitoring of purchasing and sales activities, as well as the management of key markets and major key accounts together with our European sales teams.
3. In this role, you act as an interface between our customers and suppliers and, thanks to your networking and relationship‑management skills, you are able to create added value for our company.
4. Furthermore, you will support the global budgeting and strategy development process by preparing market‑ and product‑specific analyses and market information.
5. You will also actively contribute to the implementation of HELM’s sustainability strategy (decarbonization, circular economy, and bio‑based chemicals).
Your profile:
6. You hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration or have completed a comparable qualification. You have already gained experience in trading, procurement, marketing, or sales — ideally in the chemical industry or distribution.
7. You possess knowledge in negotiating purchasing or sales contracts and understand the risks and opportunities associated with a contract portfolio.
8. You are a highly flexible and open‑minded person who easily adapts to a changing environment.
9. Various stakeholders consider you a reliable and trustworthy personality, as you combine strong entrepreneurial thinking with the ability to make quick decisions.
10. You are open to existing and new business contacts and demonstrate a team‑oriented, responsible, and resilient personality.
11. Professional English skills are essential, and you are familiar with common IT applications (MS Office, Salesforce, SAP S4).