Account Manager

Syensqo is all about chemistry. Were not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planets beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:
As our Market Development Manager for Polymers and Oil & Gas, you'll be at the heart of our mission to uncover exciting new market horizons, craft ingenious strategies for market conquest, and nurture growth and revenue streams. Your key responsibilities will involve weaving together the art of strategic planning, sales and marketing prowess, and the magic of relationship building. Get ready to shape our market presence and our customer base!

We count on you for:

• Develop tactics in the region to maximize sales and profits of the commercial strategy of the individual Global Business Units (GBUs: Specialty Polymers, Technology Solutions/Polymer Additives, Novecare Oil & Gas)
• Support and/or negotiate sales contracts working directly with customers and/or with distributors and challenge the existing distribution network structure
• Develop new accounts in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) and identify market opportunities
• Address strategically challenges regarding to market research, target market selection, market trends, competition analysis, regulatory and compliance matters, navigating cultural and language barriers, distrubition and logistics strategies, marketing and promotion, pricing strategies, risk management and performance metrics.

You can count on us for:

• Transnational company passing into a transformation that will make business even stronger
• Being part of this team, youll be instrumental to make the history of business growth in the region and company transformation
• Development processes and high-performing people can be included in the succession planning to be considered in future opportunities inside the company

You will bring:

• Solid expertise in market development and/or business development in the chemical industry
• Qualification in Business and/or Marketing
• Background in polymer chemistry or polymer sector would be an asset
• Distributors management experience - nice to have
• Knowledge of market research, analysis techniques and reporting tools
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication and results-driven mindset
• "Hunter" personality and strong ability to work autonomously

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

• Travel availability of 50% of the time (mainly into Sub Saharan Africa)
• Smart working flexibility is applicable

About Us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13, 000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.
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