Distribution Sales Manager

Responsibilities: Achieving sustainable volume and profit growth of the managed product portfolio. Manage own portfolio / budget / supplier performance & customer relationship. Effectively launch new products into the product range and ensure appropriate personnel receive the relevant training to ensure they are sold effectively. Provide leadership in negotiation with suppliers to secure appropriate purchase/ distribution agreements and prices Implementation of a defined pricing strategy, monitor, update selling schedules and any price movements when appropriate. Participate to the required and related exhibitions and /or seminars. Effective management of Product Portfolio in line with Working Capital KPI\’s. Providing commercial product and market updates. Work closely with the Sales to provide commercial support, and ensure awareness of product specifications, sourcing and purchasing arrangements, availability and pricing Requirements: A strong technical chemical background would be ideal. Proven track record of 3 – 5+ years in product management, preferably within the chemicals, solvents, or related industries. Work under pressure and to strict and sometimes challenging deadlines, with the ability to prioritise own work. Have the patience and tenacity to stay with long term projects, ensuring focus is maintained. Work on own initiative but realise the need for the whole team to get the business done. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Excellent interpersonal skills. Have excellent administration, planning, organisational and time keeping skills.