Technical Product Manager Coatings and Rubber
Technical Product Manager - Coatings & Rubber
Frankfurt am Main, Germany | Hybrid Working
About the Company
Our client is a leading international distributor and solutions provider within the specialty chemicals sector, supporting customers and suppliers across Europe and global markets. With a strong focus on value-added raw materials, technical expertise, and customer-centric solutions, the company serves a broad range of industries including coatings, plastics, rubber, adhesives, sealants, and performance materials.
Responsibilities
- Manage and develop a portfolio of specialty chemical raw materials and additives within the coatings and rubber markets.
- Maintain and strengthen existing relationships with key customers, suppliers, and distribution partners.
- Identify and acquire new business opportunities across Germany and wider European markets.
- Drive the introduction and commercialization of new products and technologies within the assigned portfolio.
- Provide technical and commercial support to customers, helping identify the best solutions for their applications.
- Develop and implement sales and product strategies aligned with business growth objectives.
- Conduct regular market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and trend monitoring to identify growth opportunities.
- Prepare and manage annual sales forecasts, budgets, and business plans for the assigned product group.
- Lead supplier relationship management activities, including negotiations, portfolio reviews, and strategic planning.
- Collaborate closely with internal sales, marketing, supply chain, and technical teams to ensure successful execution of commercial initiatives.
- Represent the company at industry conferences, exhibitions, customer meetings, and supplier events.
- Promote a proactive business development approach with a strong focus on market expansion and long-term value creation.
Your Profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience within coatings, rubber, specialty chemicals, polymers, additives, or related industries.
- Strong technical understanding of coatings formulations, polymers, rubber compounds, additives, pigments, resins, or performance materials.
- Proven commercial experience within specialty chemical distribution, manufacturing, or technical sales environments.
- Demonstrated success in business development, account management, and supplier management.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and develop new market opportunities.
- Experience managing technical and commercial discussions with customers across multiple industries.
- Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
- High willingness to travel across Germany and Europe.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
Personal Attributes
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong hunter mentality.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
- Ability to build credibility with both technical and commercial stakeholders.
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating within an international team environment.
- Strong relationship-building skills and customer-focused approach.
What the Company Offers
- Opportunity to join a well-established and growing international specialty chemicals business.
- Diverse and technically challenging role with significant customer and supplier exposure.
- Flat organisational structure with short decision-making processes.
- International working environment with strong collaboration across European markets.
- Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus package.
- Hybrid working model with 3 days onsite per week in Frankfurt am Main.
- Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
- Supportive and collaborative company culture that encourages innovation and personal development.
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