Product Manager / Business Developer - Specialty Industrial Chemicals

CellMark • Shelton, CT

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Product Manager will maintain and develop sales of the Specialty Industrial Chemicals business group. Technical knowledge of specialty chemicals and/or established networks in the target industries is a plus. This position will require the candidate to be able to:
• Manage and further develop an existing customer base
• Must be able to negotiate prices and contract terms with customers and suppliers
• Understand overall market conditions and anticipate/project future trends
• Prepare and analyze sales budgets to achieve financial objectives and explain variances
• Collaborate and work within a team environment
• Provide written reports on sales and development activities
• Manage inventory levels to support business
• Knowledgeable about import/export practices is a plus

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Sales/Marketing, Chemistry or related field
• 3-5+ years of commercial/technical sales experience in a chemicals manufacturing/distribution or trading company preferred
• Self-motivated
• Highly determined
• Possess an “entrepreneurial” spirit
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Approximately 20% travel (domestic and international)

Nice To Haves

• Technical knowledge of specialty chemicals and/or established networks in the target industries
• Knowledgeable about import/export practices

Responsibilities

• Manage and further develop an existing customer base
• Negotiate prices and contract terms with customers and suppliers
• Understand overall market conditions and anticipate/project future trends
• Prepare and analyze sales budgets to achieve financial objectives and explain variances
• Collaborate and work within a team environment
• Provide written reports on sales and development activities
• Manage inventory levels to support business

Benefits

• CellMark offers competitive compensation based on experience and highly desirable benefits package.
• Growth opportunities in income and responsibilities, operation is growing organically and via acquisition which creates new opportunities for existing employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees