About this role
Business Manager
Responsibilities
- Drive and expand the business across the UK & Ireland for the Business Lines Interface and Polyurethane Additives.
- Build, strengthen and develop long-term customer partnerships while identifying new business opportunities.
- Develop and execute country-specific growth strategies, including market expansion initiatives, market share objectives, revenue and profitability targets.
- Lead commercial negotiations and pricing strategies to maximize sustainable business growth.
- Own sales planning, forecasting and opportunity management through CRM systems.
- Manage receivables and working capital performance for assigned accounts and market segments, supporting overall financial objectives.
- Actively engage and collaborate within a cross-functional team environment across the EMEA region.
- Support strategy development and execute market segment and key account strategies in territory with support from Marketing and Technical colleagues.
- Monitor market developments, competitor activities and customer trends, providing actionable market intelligence and detailed market share insights.
- Coordinate and facilitate management, customer and technical support visits from Headquarters to strengthen customer engagement and business development.
Requirements
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Degree in Business, Marketing, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical/commercial discipline.
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Proven track record of at least 3 years in sales within the chemical industry, demonstrating strong commercial acumen and customer development expertise.
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Extensive experience in the polymer market across the UK & Ireland, ideally within the Construction, Adhesives, Polyurethane or Agrochemical sectors.
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Well-established industry network and strong understanding of market dynamics within the relevant industries.
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Experience working successfully in international and multicultural environments.
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Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications and a strong aptitude for quickly adopting new digital tools and systems.
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Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
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Strong analytical mindset combined with entrepreneurial thinking and a results-driven approach.
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Excellent relationship-building, communication and teamwork capabilities, complemented by a proactive and solution-oriented working style.
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High level of flexibility and willingness to travel extensively within the region (up to 60%) and occasionally on an international level.
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What You'll Bring
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A passion for building strong customer relationships and driving business growth.
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The ability to translate market insights into successful commercial strategies.
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A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a strong focus on results and customer value.
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Confidence in navigating international business environments and collaborating across cultures.
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The ambition to make a visible impact within our organization and shape future market success.
What You'll Do
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Take ownership of a strategically important sales territory with important customers and growth potential.
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Influence business development and market strategy in a dynamic international environment.
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Collaborate with global experts, technical teams and senior stakeholders.
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Help customers succeed through innovative solutions and long-term partnerships.
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Contribute directly to profitable growth and the continued expansion of leading market positions.
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Your Application
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Company is
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Evonik Operations GmbH, Europe Sales Force