Industry Manager is responsible for the bottom line of his business area by ensuring that the effective marketing plan and efficient sales team make the organization’s target possible, including managing his own industry area, i.e. staff development, as well as maintaininggood staff relations and teamwork.
Achieves optimum turnover/profit according to the agreed budget and RBT (result before tax).
Keeps close contact and strengthens good relationship with strategic customers as well as suppliers.
Analyses and anticipates market situation/trends, i.e. prices, demands, supplies, competitors and generates reports via General Manager to suppliers.
Develops and implements through sales teams, policies and procedures on marketing of respective products and identifies/defines market potential to develop new business.Plans, establishes and develops sales strategies conforming to the sales budget and the strategic plan
Minimizes fixed cost and production cost with the highest productivity in the most efficient manner.
Monitors and controls the actual sales performance against budget, as well as stock position and debtors according to the budget.
Leads, trains, motivates, coaches and develops all staff to perform their jobs more effectively.Gives all staff on the job training on a regular basis.
Develops and manages the interface between the sales team and customer service, Thailand Logistics Center and relevant suppliers to ensure the smoothest and punctual flow of products to customers.
Keeps all staffs in his industry well informed of the company’s policy and activities, etc.
Holds regular meetings among sales staffs on business discussion of his respective industry.
Skills
Fluently in English
International communication skills
Dynamic and modern in thinking
Good business presenter
Fair knowledge in accounting & financial management
Self-initiative and aggressive
At least 10 years’ experience in selling Food/ Beverage ingredients
Having 5 years’ managerial skills in an international environment
Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology/Chemistry or chemical related majors
Master’s degree in Marketing or Business Administration would be an advantage
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.
