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