Business Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Promote Evonik’s Coating Additives product range to the Coatings and Inks sector within the designated area of responsibility.

• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities.

• Assess and negotiate updated pricing information for existing customers as needed.

• Prepare sales forecasts and modify sales strategies and plans as required to adapt to market changes, product availability, and competitive conditions.

• Develop and oversee effective product promotional activities, sampling initiatives, and product trials for clients.

• Monitor market trends and competitor actions, and devise customer-specific countermeasures.

• Manage customer support and negotiate supply agreements with all accounts in the assigned area, ensuring close collaboration with Key Account Management.

• Report regularly on all sales and customer-related activities using the appropriate tools.

• Actively engage in the product and service complaint resolution process.

• Continuously observe the business development of served customers, including receivables.

⛳️ Requirements

• A successfully completed degree in applied science, chemistry, or business management, coupled with a strong foundation in chemical knowledge.

• A minimum of three years of sales experience in the coatings and inks raw materials industry is preferred.

• A strong affinity for our products within the coating industry and an enthusiasm for the dynamic realm of technical sales.

• Excellent and effective communication skills in English.

• A collaborative team player who enjoys working within a distributed team and possesses the initiative to work independently in their area.

• Willingness to travel nationally (approximately 50%) and undertake occasional international trips within Europe.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based compensation.

• Occupational health benefits.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.