If you're a chemicals professional looking for a Product Manager role at a growing international company, read on...


Company

• Privately owned international specialty chemical firm that specializes serving a variety of customers in the industrial, petroleum, agrisciences and coatings industries
• They’ve been in business for decades and operate on three continents
• They have expanded tremendously in the last several years -- in terms of both geographic footprint and sales revenue
• The owners are committed to growing the company for many years to come

Position

• Due to the aforementioned inorganic and organic growth of the firm, they are in need of a Product Manager to work alongside their sales force and supply partners nationwide
• This person will define and manage the firm's strategy with respect to product strategy, go-to-market strategy and supplier selection
• This person will be the primary interface between the firm's suppliers and the firm's sales force and hence, has primary responsibility for communication between these two groups
• This person will be a key resource to the firm's sales force with respect to market trends and factors affecting price
• Manages and owns the overall commercial relationship with key suppliers -- many of whom are located offshore -- and is the “face” of the firm to them
• The position is office-based and requires up to 50% travel

Qualifications

• Six years chemicals product management experience is required
• Experience with international (especially Asia Pacific and LATAM) chemical manufacturers is required
• This person must have written and spoken fluency in Spanish
• A four-year degree is required and a technical degree is highly preferred
• This firm greatly values intellectual curiosity
• Strong interpersonal skills along with excellent written and verbal communication skills are required