Sales Manager France - Material Protection Products BU

HR Professional/EMEA Talent Acquisition Business Partner at LANXESS

LANXESS is a leading speciality chemicals company based in Cologne, with around 12,800 employees in 33 countries. Our primary expertise lies in producing, developing and marketing chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals, and plastics.

Our commercial success is based on the performance, innovative strength, and commitment of our employees.

Location: LANXESS SAS, France, Courbevoie, office hybrid, home based possibility

Geographical scope: France (travel is to be expected in Europe)

The range of products and applications is versatile, with a strong focus on the paints & coatings and construction chemicals markets.

Main Responsibilities:

• Secure and develop our existing customer portfolio while guaranteeing the quality of our technical and regulatory support.
• Identify new opportunities and potential customers (lead generation).
• Visit customers to assess their needs and/or promote our products and services.
• Provide or participate in training and/or technical assistance to customers, including hygiene audits in the field, presentations related to the proper use of our products.
• Create and update customer files to ensure data quality.
• Work closely with the technical marketing, R&D, regulatory affairs and product management teams, as well as with the sales team.
• Negotiate prices, volume targets and financial terms, in line with company guidelines.
• Provide accurate and realistic sales forecasts on a regular basis.
• Contribute to the definition of annual budgets and related objectives.
• Monitor market changes and trends, market fluctuations and competitor activities and behaviour.
• Communicate market needs and information to internal team.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Master Degree in Chemistry, Degree in science, Engineering or comparable experience.
• Minimum 5 years of successful sales activities in the chemical industry or in related industries.
• Candidates with knowledge of the industrial biocides sector (biocidal product regulation) and experience in the use of biocides are preferred.
• Intensive travel activities within France and internationally.
• Excellent command of the French and English languages.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Result-oriented working style.

For us, talent matters; we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales, Business Development, and Project Management

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing