Technical Sales Manager, Coatings Europe

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Overview

In this role you drive coatings market growth in EMEA, focusing on MEA and Southern Europe, by delivering technically and commercially viable solutions with Elementis products. You will build and nourish technical relationships with customers and distributors, collaborate with regional sales, marketing, and R&D, and lead cross-functional projects. This position offers the chance to influence product launches and strategic opportunities across multiple countries. You will work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment to turn customer needs into value propositions.

Verantwortungsbereiche

Develop solutions for customers using Elementis products to drive growth
Build and maintain technical relationships with current and new customers
Provide technical support and training to the coatings sales team, distributors and customers in the region
Identify and line up new business opportunities aligned with business strategy
Support Sales Managers to accelerate opportunities via customer visits
Provide after-sales support, address technical questions and manage complaints
Identify market needs and develop compelling value propositions
Co-lead or participate in new product launches and projects with Marketing and R&D

Zentrale Anforderungen

Bachelor or Master in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with Business or equivalent
Minimum 5 years' experience in technical service or R&D in coatings, adhesives, sealants and construction
Proven project management and relationship-building skills
Strong interpersonal, networking, communication and presentation abilities
Experience managing customer-focused projects and delivering technical solutions
Experience with creative technical presentation and analytical planning
Excellent networking and cross-functional collaboration skills
Fluency in English; other languages are a plus