Location: Hamburg, Germany
Function: Product Management
Business Area: Chemical Distribution & Trading
Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior

A leading international chemical distribution and trading organisation is seeking a Product Manager to join its European Industrial Chemicals team. This position offers the opportunity to work within a highly international environment, managing strategic product portfolios and driving commercial growth across Europe. Based in office 3 days-per-week (Tuesday-Thursday).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product and market strategies for a portfolio of industrial chemicals (ICS or VAM), including both speciality products and commodity chemicals sourced from global suppliers.
• Identify and evaluate market trends, customer requirements, and new business opportunities to expand product lines and increase revenue.
• Manage purchasing and sales activities, including pricing, margin management, forecasting, and commercial performance monitoring.
• Work closely with regional sales teams to support key accounts and develop strategic customer relationships across Europe.
• Serve as a key link between customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and value creation throughout the supply chain.
• Provide market intelligence, competitive analysis, and product insights to support budgeting, business planning, and strategic decision-making.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives, including projects related to decarbonisation, circular economy solutions, and bio-based materials.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in product management, procurement, trading, business development, sales, or marketing within the chemical industry.
• Strong understanding of commercial negotiations, contract management, and portfolio risk assessment.
• Commercially minded with an entrepreneurial approach to identifying and developing growth opportunities.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence both internal and external partners.
• Proven experience managing or commercialising bulk chemicals, with a strong understanding of bulk chemical handling, logistics, storage, and distribution.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, international environment and adapting to changing market conditions.
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, and resilient, with strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Professional fluency in English is required; additional European languages are advantageous.
• Experience with CRM, ERP, and business management systems such as Salesforce, SAP, and Microsoft Office is beneficial.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work in a leading international chemicals business with a strong presence across Europe and global supply networks.
• High level of autonomy and ownership over strategic product portfolios.
• Exposure to international suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive employee benefits.
• Flexible and supportive working environment focused on long-term career growth and work-life balance.

This role is ideal for a commercially driven chemicals professional looking to combine product management, business development, sourcing, and strategic market analysis within an international trading and distribution environment.