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Brenntag

Global distributor of chemicals and logistics

Commercial Director

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeShanghai, ChinaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical manufacturing, biopharmaceuticals, or pharmaceutical chemistry, or a related field, is required.
  • At least 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including a few years at management level, is required.
  • Fluency in written and spoken Mandarin is mandatory.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential.
  • Strategic thinking and strong analytical skills are required.
  • Effective communication, collaboration, negotiation, interpersonal, and presentation skills are required.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines are required.
  • Business and commercial acumen are required.
  • Business and marketing knowledge is required.
  • Budgeting and cost-controlling capability is required.
  • Coaching and people-management capability is required.
  • Ability to travel to customers as needed is required.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision is required.
  • A self-motivated and disciplined approach is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, plan, and implement commercial plans and sales strategies for China and Hong Kong SAR, allocating resources accordingly.
  • Optimize margins by managing pricing and contract negotiations effectively.
  • Strengthen and manage relationships with key and major target customers in line with the new divisional go-to-market approach, and drive a strong customer-oriented performance culture focused on execution discipline.
  • Develop and lead a motivated, effective, and efficient internal and external sales team, ensuring clear accountabilities and KPIs and building a strong, vibrant, and highly professional organizational culture.
  • Build team and organizational capability through performance management, mentoring, and development.
  • Partner with stakeholders including Business Development, Customer Service, and Industry Market Managers, and share best practices.
  • Contribute to product development projects.
  • Continuously improve the quality of CRM reports and ensure that the sales team reports all relevant customer interactions in the CRM.
  • Provide sales forecasts and monthly and/or quarterly reports to suppliers and management.
  • Align local country strategies with Pharma regional core supplier strategies set by the Pharma business unit.
  • Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to identify potential threats and opportunities.
  • Together with Talent Acquisition, recruit and select qualified and experienced staff according to the staffing plan.
  • Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team to ensure business strategy and activities are implemented effectively and consistently.
  • Ensure the remuneration structure is competitive, above market average, and reflects individual performance.
  • Perform other activities as assigned by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree is a plus.

About the Company

Brenntag

Global distributor of chemicals and logistics

Brenntag is a global chemical distributor connecting manufacturers with users. It provides distribution, logistics, and value-added services to tailor solutions for clients, ensuring efficient delivery across its network. It differentiates itself with a large international network, a broad range of services, and a focus on supply chain efficiency and transparency. Its goal is to help manufacturers reach target markets and customers obtain chemicals reliably while pursuing sustainable operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
Founded
1874

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