Do you enjoy working in a team? Are you interested in
innovative technologies? Do you want to take on responsibility and
make a difference? Then Kuraray offers you the right environment to
develop your personality. As a globally active, dynamically growing
specialty chemicals company with Japanese roots, we are one of the
largest suppliers of polymers and synthetic microfibers and an
international leader in the development and application of
innovative high-performance materials. At our German site in
Hattersheim, we want to make the difference with you.Sales Manager
EMEA Chemicals (m/w/d)WHAT THE JOB BRINGS YOUResponsible for
EMEA-wide sales, both direct and through distributors, and
promotion of chemical products/intermediates (e.g., isoprene and
butadiene derivatives for several markets/applications)Acquisition,
retention, and reactivation of industrial customers and
distributors in the chemical sectors across the EMEA regions,
especially French speaking countries, Africa and Middle EastVisit
direct customers in order to collect the information necessary for
the development of the Business Unit (BU) strategyDevelopment and
implementation of sales promotion measures, together with the
global/regional marketing team incl. budget management, and
performance controlIntroduction of new products in EMEA in close
cooperation with the global R&D, technical, marketing and sales
teamsMaintenance of relationships with logistics partners to
optimize logistics costs, especially in assigned areasConduct
marketing analysis of the markets in which the Company operates and
propose action plansOrganize and participate in professional events
(trade shows, fairs, seminars, etc.)WHAT YOU BRING WITH
YOUUniversity Master degree required, preferred in natural
sciencesSolid product knowledge in isoprene and butadiene
derivatives and other chemical intermediatesExperience in marketing
and sales of specialty chemicals to industrial customers, for
several applicationsStrong active listening and
relationship-building skills with the ability to establish and
maintain effective stakeholder relationshipsStrategic and critical
thinking skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations and
develop practical solutionsStrong team player with excellent
collaboration and interpersonal skillsHigh level of resilience,
adaptability, and ability to perform effectively in a dynamic
environmentExcellent language skills, including native or
near-native proficiency in French and very good command of English;
Arabic language skills are highly desirable and considered an
assetWHAT WE OFFER YOUWork-life balance and healthHybrid working
model with 40 percent remote working per year, activity-based
working, flexible working hours, paid business travel times, 30
days holiday, sabbatical option KuraSafe occupational safety
programme, occupational health management, occupational medicine
and psychosocial counselling, free beveragesPay and social
benefitsAttractive pay package based on the collective agreement
for the German chemical industry, company pension plan and
supplementary insurance, nursing care insurance, long-term account,
foreign health insurance on business trips, subsidised canteen,
parking close to your workplaceProfessional and personal
developmentIntensive onboarding, regular development reviews,
extensive opportunities for continuing professional development,
digital learning platforms, coaching and mentoring foreign
assignments, management and expert career paths, scope for external
networkingCulture and collaborationRespectful working environment,
modern leadership culture, flat hierarchies, cross-functional and
international collaboration, regular employee surveys, company
suggestion plan, company eventsYOUR CONTACTKatja Steinacher, HR,
responsible for recruiting at our Hattersheim and Frankfurt sites,
phone:.Jetzt bewerben!
Standort
Kuraray Europe GmbH, Düsseldorf