Cement Manager

At Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals , we are seeking a Cement Manager for the UK&I and Nordic regions.

This role is a vital part of our UK leadership team, responsible for managing business initiatives with key customer accounts to develop and execute strategic plans for profitable growth.

The ideal candidate will be a market specialist, taking a strategic approach with cement customer accounts, developing value-adding products aligned with customer and Construction Chemicals UKI strategies.

This is a home-based position, requiring regular travel across the UK & Ireland and to the Nordics as needed.

Key qualifications include:

• Solid knowledge of cement application, chemistry, and processes
• Diploma in engineering, chemistry, or equivalent
• Strong marketing, commercial, and sales skills, with the ability to convert visits and trials into orders and manage long-term negotiations
• Ability to build strong relationships with key customers domestically and internationally
• Leadership qualities, strategic mindset, and excellent communication skills
• Innovative thinking with the ability to turn ideas into actionable plans

Responsibilities include:

• Marketing, selling, and promoting CHRYSO’s cement products and services within the UK&I and Nordics
• Analyzing target markets and customer expectations, including economic analysis and competitive evaluation, and developing annual marketing plans
• Proposing and executing action plans for market areas
• Following up with targeted customers, ensuring Key Account Management coherence, and anticipating customer needs to propose innovative solutions
• Achieving industrial margins and optimizing product mix
• Growing sales of added-value products and margins
• Conducting technical trials in cement plants to demonstrate product efficiency and economy
• Managing customer credits and DSO
• Providing monthly reports on sales development, including turnover, margins, and customer database updates
• Forecasting sales and preparing budgets

We are committed to inclusivity and diversity at Saint-Gobain. We believe a diverse workplace fosters better decision-making and innovation.

Flexibility is important to us. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual needs.

If you meet the criteria, we look forward to discussing your experience and personality. We hope to hear from you soon!

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