About this role
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Achieves optimum turnover/profit according to the agreed budget and RBT (result before tax) by ensures that the annual sales plan is achieved in accordance with the established sales objectives and strategies.
2. Generates and keeps updated a marketing plan for relevant products by
identifying key customers and products for the business
evaluating the size, nature and trend of the market
monitor competitors activities
recommend objectives and strategies for various suppliers and their products
3. Generates the plan in full co-operation with suppliers and direct Senior Industry Manager. Implements and monitors the marketing plan through the sales team and report the progress to suppliers and direct Senior Industry Manager.
4. Initiates regular market survey of the related industries to monitor trends and identifies new business opportunities. When the new opportunities have been identified, drives Business Development to take full advantage of such opportunities and ensures that maximum sales and profit growth for the Accounts is achieved.
5. Ensures that the in charged Key Accounts follow the standard sales force management. Visits existing and potential key customers at a frequency necessary to provide good service, achieve the sales target and establishes a long term business relationship. Also keeps a proper report of customer visits and results of the visits.
6. Monitors and controls the actual sales performance against budget. Ensures a proper inventory level as well as debtors position to minimizes the financial cost.
7. Develops and manages the interface between the Business and Support Function relevant suppliers to ensure the smoothest and punctual flow of products to customers.
Job Requirement/Specification:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Food Chemicals or chemical related majors.
Master’s Degree in Business Administration would be an advantage
Experience: At least 3-5 years’ sales experience in food ingredients or experience in food application. Have experience in Meat & Seafood segment would be an advantage.
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Other facts
About Brenntag
Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution and holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, we have more than 18,100 employees worldwide and operate a network of around 600 sites in more than 70 countries. In 2024, the company generated sales of €16.2 billion.
The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a diversified and broad portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how and digital solutions for a wide range of industries.
Brenntag pursues an ambitious sustainability agenda and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served. Brenntag SE shares have been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2010 and have been part of the DAX since September 2021. In addition, the Brenntag SE shares are listed in the DAX 30 ESG and DAX ESG Target.
What you'll do
- The Section Manager is responsible for achieving sales targets and profit margins by implementing marketing plans and managing key accounts. They will also monitor market trends and drive business development to capitalize on new opportunities.
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