Product Manager

Das ist der Job

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Manage the portfolio of traded products for “ country ” Product master data and QSHE Product launch and withdrawal Product presentation Coordinate in the defined country all activities related to roll-out of a new partnership, change in contractual elements, extension or termination of an existing contract Support the sales force in selling traded products Customer visit Technical assistance (products training and sales tools) Provide price guidance to end customers Gather and provide market information Local point of contact for Principals Price negotiation, ensuring profitability Sales strategy implementation Build and maintain overall market and competition knowledge Regular meetings Forecast and reporting Project management Claim management Support SCM Product availability and stock management : minimum inventory levels, re-order points, maximum stock, product stops, lead time from Principals, stock rotation levels Provide SCM purchase price lists and MSDS (or sustainability) Customer Service with material information, documentation, margin check, price offers Inform on critical projects and business evolution QSHE Product regulations Provide contact at Principal for efficient coordination MSDS TDS New Principal roll-out Business monitoring Regular internal follow-up meetings Permanent market and competition benchmark KPIs (volumes, margin...) Provide Management with accurate reporting and development proposals Manage some defined important Principals throughout region (optional) JOB REQUIREMENTS Education University degree in Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree (e.g., MBA or MSc) is considered an asset.

Darum lohnt es sich

Experience 5-8 years of relevant experience in Specialty Chemical distribution business, with proven sales track record Knowledge and skills Excellent knowledge of the markets in which Omya and Principals operates Entrepreneurial spirit, with excellent interpersonal, negotiation and leadership skills.

Autonomous, “self-motivated” “Mature”, organized and structured “Administrative ease” with proficiency in MS Office Tools + Lotus Notes + Sales Force Good fit with Omya’s values Other requirements Excellent command of both oral and written local language and English is required Ability to travel frequently