Manager, Sales, Thermoplastics and Composites

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. Chem-Trend, a company of the Freudenberg Group, is a global leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of specialized release agents, purging compounds and related processing aids, with manufacturing and R & D operations in North and South America, Europe and Asia that are supported by its headquarters in Michigan, USA. Chem-Trend has a singular focus of providing innovative solutions for the die casting, polyurethane, rubber, composites, tire, thermoplastic and wood composite industries. Some of your Benefits Corporate Events Safe Environment Personal Development Paid Holidays Easily Reachable - Singapore - On-Site Chem-Trend Singapore Pte. Ltd. You support our team as Manager Sales Thermoplastics and Composites MANAGER, SALES, THERMOPLASTICS AND COMPOSITES **Responsibilities**: - Identify new market opportunities; develop short-term and long-term product and technology strategies for Thermoplastics and Composite industries in assigned territories. - Conduct business development activities based on Chem-Trend fundamentals and business model for the purpose of meeting and exceeding the sales and margin targets, profitability and growth of Chem-Trend. - Analyze Thermoplastics and Composite related market trends regularly and timely, and implement strategies to meet optimal level of customer satisfaction and ensure continuous market share improvement and profitability from the industry. - Perform gross margin management analysis and monthly sales forecast to the finance department - Regular review and initiate products upgrade and price increase for low margin business. - Develop, implement and participate in various trade shows and conventions. Organizes technical seminars and product trainings to distributors and customers. - Develop new and existing business relationships; generate and negotiate new revenues with mold release agents’ customers and distributors in assigned territories. Visit customers regularly to ensure consistent quality of our products used in the market. - Ensure global product naming policy is implemented in accordance with the requirements in the market. - Ensure that your Health, Safety and Environmental standards are in line with the company and local legal requirements. - Assist in any ad hoc projects **Qualifications**: - At least five years of working experience in technical service, sales & marketing, manufacturing and/or plant management preferably in Thermoplastics and Composites. - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry. - A demonstrated ability to lead and make sound decisions. - Assertive, articulate and goal-oriented with excellent business acumen and judgment. - Experience in dealing within a complex distributorship environment. - Excellent communication skills, capable of dealing effectively with high-level managers or customers. - Ability to work with and/or delegate to all levels and all functional organizational groups within the corporation. - Applicants must have valid authorization to work in Singapore The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Additional Information Victoria Chong 65 6331 0210