CellMark · 1 hour ago
Product Manager / Business Developer - Specialty Industrial Chemicals
CellMark is a company specializing in Specialty Industrial Chemicals, and they are seeking a Product Manager / Business Developer to maintain and develop sales within this business group. The role involves managing customer relationships, negotiating contracts, analyzing market trends, and working collaboratively within a team.
ManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Manage and further develop an existing customer base
Must be able to negotiate prices and contract terms with customers and suppliers
Understand overall market conditions and anticipate/project future trends
Prepare and analyze sales budgets to achieve financial objectives and explain variances
Collaborate and work within a team environment
Provide written reports on sales and development activities
Manage inventory levels to support business
Knowledgeable about import/export practices is a plus
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in International Business, Sales/Marketing, Chemistry or related field
Ability to manage and further develop an existing customer base
Ability to negotiate prices and contract terms with customers and suppliers
Understanding of overall market conditions and ability to anticipate/project future trends
Ability to prepare and analyze sales budgets to achieve financial objectives and explain variances
Ability to collaborate and work within a team environment
Ability to provide written reports on sales and development activities
Ability to manage inventory levels to support business
Self-motivated and highly determined
Possess an 'entrepreneurial' spirit
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Willingness to travel approximately 20% (domestic and international)
Preferred
3-5+ years of commercial/technical sales experience in a chemicals manufacturing/distribution or trading company
Technical knowledge of specialty chemicals
Established networks in the target industries
Knowledgeable about import/export practices
Benefits
Competitive compensation based on experience
Highly desirable benefits package
Growth opportunities in income and responsibilities