Sales Manager Cleaning Goods Europe

Are you an experienced Sales professional, do you have a proven track record in the Chemical industry (home & personal care) and are you able to lead and bring your team to the next level? Please do not hesitate to apply for this vacancy!

 
At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? 

About the job

As Sales Manager you are responsible for delivering the short- and long-term sales and profitability targets for Home Care and Industrial & Institutional (I&I) markets in the assigned territory that are in line with annual budgets and strategic growth plans. You will lead a team of 9 direct reports.

In your future role as Sales Manager Cleaning Goods Europe you will

• Assess and understand the market needs, development and trends, competition, solutions, and products in the Home Care and I&I market.
• Ensure to grow Nouryon’s Cleaning Goods business in Europe with the different product line offerings.
• Work closely with R&D and Marketing functions on customer projects, new launches and drive sales channel management regionally.
• Lead regional pricing and contract negotiations.
• Meet forecast accuracy targets and reduced forecast bias as well as reducing overdue.
• Communicate trends, opportunities, and risks clearly and in a timely manner with the commercial leaders.
• Set budget for Cleaning Goods customers / distributors together with Regional Sales Director, Finance and Demand Planning.
• Identify, assess, and develop potential new businesses.
• Participate and drive commercial activities at local tradeshows and exhibitions.
• Performance management and career development planning for team.

We believe you bring

• A master’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering or Biology.
• At least 5+ years sales & marketing experience in the specialty chemicals industry. Preferably in home & personal care.
• People management experience leading an international team.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and in writing
• Senior level connections in the Home & Personal Care market
• The ability to communicate and network with all levels at in our organization and our customers.
• Strong Financial and Business Acumen

We believe you are

• An ambitious self-starter with a proactive attitude to add value to our organization
• An energetic and enthusiastic person with a strong drive and capacity for taking initiatives and delivering results

 
We offer you

You will have the chance to work with various stakeholders across all levels of the organization. The regional sales team is striving to be better every day and are always willing to help whenever necessary. Our employment package comprises:

• A permanent contract with a probationary period of 2 months.
• A gross basic annual salary including holiday allowance based on your knowledge & experience
• 30 vacation days.
• An STI-bonus based on own kpi’s and company performance.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Good growth and training opportunities.

Good to know

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, based in Amersfoort with a travel component of around 20-40%. You will report to the Regional Sales Director EMEA, based in Switzerland.  

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/  

We look forward to receiving your application! 

About Nouryon

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today. 

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. 

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Contact 

For additional information about the vacancy please contact Job Sponselee (Talent Acquisition Manager CE) via job.sponselee@nouryon.com

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