Business Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Sales promotion of the Evonik’s Coating Additives product portfolio to the Coatings and Inks industry in the area of responsibility
• Identification and development of new business opportunities
• Evaluation and negotiation of updated pricing information to existing customers as required
• Preparation of sales forecasts, and adjustment of sales strategies and plans as necessary to meet changing market, product availability, and competitive conditions
• Development and monitoring of suitable product promotional activities, sampling activities and product trials for customers
• Monitoring of market trends and competitor activities and development of customer specific counter measures
• Responsibility for the customer support and negotiation of supply agreements with all accounts in responsible area including close engagement with Key Account Management
• Regular reporting of all sales and customer related activities in to the relevant tools
• Active participation in the product and service complaint process
• Continuous observation of business development of served customers including receivables

REQUIREMENTS
• Successfully completed degree in applied science, chemistry, or business management with solid chemical knowledge. Chemical technician or chemical engineer by training is also suitable
• At least three years of sales experience in the coating and inks raw materials industry is preferred
• Affinity to our products in the coating industry and to the dynamic world of technical sales
• Strong and effective communication skills in and English
• Effective team player who enjoys working together in a distributed team and with the sense of initiative to work independently in their area
• Willingness to travel nationally (approx. 50%) and occasional international trips within Europe