Technical Product Manager Coatings and Rubber

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Maintain and strengthen existing relationships with key customers, suppliers, and distribution partners.

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Technical Product Manager - Coatings & Rubber Frankfurt am Main, Germany | Hybrid Working About the Company Our client is a leading international distributor and solutions provider within the specialty chemicals sector, supporting customers and suppliers across Europe and global markets.

Collaborate closely with internal sales, marketing, supply chain, and technical teams to ensure successful execution of commercial initiatives. Comfortable working independently while collaborating within an international team environment.

What the Company Offers Opportunity to join a well-established and growing international specialty chemicals business. International working environment with strong collaboration across European markets.

With a strong focus on value-added raw materials, technical expertise, and customer-centric solutions, the company serves a broad range of industries including coatings, plastics, rubber, adhesives, sealants, and performance materials.

Responsibilities Manage and develop a portfolio of specialty chemical raw materials and additives within the coatings and rubber markets. Identify and acquire new business opportunities across Germany and wider European markets. Drive the introduction and commercialization of new products and technologies within the assigned portfolio.

Provide technical and commercial support to customers, helping identify the best solutions for their applications. Develop and implement sales and product strategies aligned with business growth objectives. Conduct regular market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and trend monitoring to identify growth opportunities.

Prepare and manage annual sales forecasts, budgets, and business plans for the assigned product group. Lead supplier relationship management activities, including negotiations, portfolio reviews, and strategic planning. Represent the company at industry conferences, exhibitions, customer meetings, and supplier events.

Promote a proactive business development approach with a strong focus on market expansion and long-term value creation. Your Profile Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related technical discipline.

Minimum of 5 years' experience within coatings, rubber, specialty chemicals, polymers, additives, or related industries. Strong technical understanding of coatings formulations, polymers, rubber compounds, additives, pigments, resins, or performance materials.

Proven commercial experience within specialty chemical distribution, manufacturing, or technical sales environments. Demonstrated success in business development, account management, and supplier management. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and develop new market opportunities.

Experience managing technical and commercial discussions with customers across multiple industries. Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken. High willingness to travel across Germany and Europe. Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems. Personal Attributes Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong hunter mentality.

Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities. Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-oriented. Ability to build credibility with both technical and commercial stakeholders. Strong relationship-building skills and customer-focused approach.

Diverse and technically challenging role with significant customer and supplier exposure. Flat organisational structure with short decision-making processes. Extensive training and professional development opportunities. Competitive salary and performance-related bonus package. Hybrid working model with 3 days onsite per week in Frankfurt am Main.

Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing organisation. Supportive and collaborative company culture that encourages innovation and personal development. #J-18808-Ljbffr