Posted 2 weeks ago

Senior Sales manager - Agro Chemicals

Remote Full Time

Job description

Job Summary

Brenntag is looking for a Sales Leader to drive EUR 2 million in annual revenue while leading a team of 2–3 sales professionals. The role will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of Specialty Chemicals (Additives, Defoamers, Feed Ingredients) and Solvents (Toluene, Cyclo, Mixed Xylene, Glycols, and related products) serving customers within the Agrochemical industry. Job Requirements/Specification: -

Education

Bachelors in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering, preferably MBA

Experience

Minimum 13 years of overall work sales experience, including a minimum of 3-year experience of team management and 8 years managing Agrochemical industry

Duties

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Responsibilities

Group P&L Target: Deliver on budget P&L numbers by ensuring business execution of specific product & services sales, including developing new business and maintaining a healthy business pipeline. Lead a team of Account Managers to deliver on budget P&L (Volume & GP), by effective team management, market development and new business acquisition Build a 3 ~ 5 years strategy for Agro and include participation in various segments of Agro. Managing current suppliers and ensuring to get more suppliers complementing current offerings Stakeholder Management: Maintain working & efficient relationship with functional stakeholders within India such as Product Management, Customer Service, Supply Chain etc. This includes driving clarity on tasks scope and joint delivery of business. Customer outreach: Maintain adequate customer intimacy with regular visits, market feedback collection and analysis of information. Ensure safety and compliance, in line with all application Brenntag Policies, in daily working of business Participation in various exhibitions (ACREX, PMFAI), and conducting road shows across multiple cities Other Capabilities, Skills and

Experience

Complete awareness of sales cycle (including processes, documentations etc.) for distribution business in India. Good knowledge of Chemicals Industry and key Raw materials, suppliers and customers for Agro Ability of manage Business development cycle (lead generation to commercialization) Working knowledge of systems used commonly in the industry (for e.g. CRM etc.) Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. Brenntag TA Team Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution. As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future. For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com

Skills and functions

  • Product Management
  • Sales