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Technical Sales Manager Asia Pacific Molecular Sieves Job

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Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for overall sales and service activities for Arkema Molecular sieves business in Energy segment within Asia Pacific region, including project sales (by assignment).
  • Fully responsible for annual sales, volume and margin budget/ target for Energy market in the region.
  • Develop and enhanced technical service offerings to Energy customers in the region.
  • Develop and execute organic and inorganic growth strategy plan, aligning with Business Unit’s directive.
  • Manage and strengthen sales and service network for Energy market in the region.
  • Cross-business units collaboration on OneArkema platform.

Mission Details

Sales:
  • Manage all sales, business development and marketing activities for Energy market in the region.
  • Build and manage sales pipelines to achieve annual objectives. Utilise sales tools including Sales Force for sales and business development activities.
  • Manage all key accounts, customers and prospects.
  • Conduct technical product and application presentation – in conferences, seminars and to direct customers.
  • Participate actively in marketing and communication campaigns
  • Collaborate with global technical team and R&D center to exchange market information, contribute to product and application improvement and new product development.
  • Manage an extend network of sales Intermediaries in the region, improve overall technical competency of sales network.
  • Frequent international travels required for sales and marketing activities.

Technical Support and Service:

  • Bring strong technical expertise to entire sales and service network.
  • Manage technical designs, performance review, optimization and troubleshooting tasks.
  • Occasional international travels required for on-site technical support.
  • Uphold HSE standard in accordance to Arkema group’s directive.

Context and Environment

  • Huge growth potential within Asia Pacific especially in Natural Gas, Petrochemical and Green Energy market segments.
  • Dynamic market with evolving business environment, requiring strong customer intimacy and persistent follow-through from initial budgetary proposal to closing of sales. Close watch on competitive landscape is essential.
  • Strong global & regional competitors with manufacturing sites in the US, Europe, China and Japan.
  • Strong technical competency, expertise in process applications and accumulated experience in adsorbent/ catalyst are keys to success.

Required Profile

  • Above 8 years of professional working experience in commercial and/or technical role within Energy industry, with minimum of 5 years experience in industrial adsorbent or catalyst applications.
  • Academic background: Degree and above in engineering field, chemical engineer will be an added advantage.
  • Experiences in engineering simulation will be an added advantage.
  • Demonstrate perseverance and persistent quality, able to perform under pressure in dynamic and challenging business environment. Strong business acumen is essential.
  • Resourceful, strong willingness in taking ownership, independent and highly-motivated.
  • Good team player with excellent inter-personal communication skill.
  • Demonstrate the ability to articulate value-propositions and emphasizing on value-selling.
  • Proficiency in Mandarin will be an added advantage, however not mandatory.