Global Product Line Manager (Chemicals & Coatings)

This search procedure has been closed (20-10-2014).
Field
Science
Salary
Salary undisclosed
Location
Rheinland Area
Employment
Permanent
Headhunter
Hunting Heads Executive Search International

The organisation

Our customer is a world wide operating enterprise and market leader in the field of Specialty Chemicals and Coatings.

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Take the lead for the preparation and/or modification of the Global Strategy-, Marketing- and Business plans
  • Collecting and compiling global information related to the global Product line and industry segments
  • Develop and prepare technology roadmap for assigned industry segments together with the Global R&D Director
  • Development and updating of market models for relevant product markets
  • Establish objectives and expectations for revenue and margin growth
  • Identify and develop working relationship with key clients
  • Identify and define value elements for the product lines, create value propositions and value tools
  • Communicate the value proposition to the global sales and technical service team and organize/lead any trainig efforts as required
  • Coordinate the promotional efforts for product literature, technical papers, customer and/or regional seminars
  • Maintain the product stewardship responsibilities for product line profitability, rationalization, etc.
  • Work with the business VP`s and industry managers to acquire new technology through internal and external means to satisfy emerging trends or product gaps
  • Building teams in the territories Europe, Asia and USA and obtain chemistry and  applicator approvals in Industry Segments in close cooperation with the industry managers in the 3 territories

Candidate profile

  • Master degree(M.A.) or equivalent or Doctoral degree (Ph.D) or equivalent
  • Very good knowledge in chemical and/or coating processes
  • More than 10 years related work experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills both in German and English
  • Teamplayer to be able to lead cross functional global teams
  • Strong work ethic, flexible in regard of working hours and willing to travel internationally
  • Strong knowledge of MS-Office

We are looking for a self motivated personallity, able to build up trust and have a good sense of team spirit. You can quickly develop realistic, effective comprehensive action plans. You will have a positive enthusiasm.

Interesting?

You can apply to this position by using the form below.

This search procedure has been closed (20-10-2014).