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Evonik

Business Manager - Americas

Salary$112k – $186k
Location2 Locations
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
Company size10,000+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen1d ago
What we offer
Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
About the role
Business Manager with full responsibility for the customer growth, profitability & solution development for the various Oxeno Products withe focus on Vestoplast product within Evonik Oxeno LLC in the Americas Region, with direct responsibility for the territories of USA and Canada and consultant role for the territories of Mexico and Brazil, where Evonik local entities operate as internal distribution. Also act as main point of contact in the Americas region for countries operating in the Direct business model from Germany.
The Business Manager is responsible for the achievement of contribution margin guidelines of assigned business line. The Business Manager will implement the global & regional strategy at customer & distributor accounts in collaboration with the Assigned Business Line responsible in the Americas, the global segment heads/team, regional customer service and supply chain.
Main Responsibilities
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Responsible for growth development of Volume, Sales, CM 1, and optimized NWC of the product segment within the Business Line.
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Establish, maintain and enhance relationships with different functions of key accounts and other customers and obtain input on projected usage as well as future product requirements. Gaining market and customer insight by using the IMPAX approach.
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Report via CRM/Market/Project reports on customer visits, potential growth opportunities, future trends, innovation possibilities, competitor activities, market information, complaints, etc. This includes market pricing & competitive pricing information to support the development of a comprehensive pricing strategy for the segments.
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Conduct and control all elements of basic sales process, such as: offers and contracts, incl. their documentation, credit management; solve open points in processing and logistics; Negotiate of contract terms such as quantity, payment terms and conditions or delivery terms and conditions; Negotiate the price (within the price range); Taking responsibility of recovery of accounts receivables and the dunning process
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Discuss and document individual complaint procedure with the customer and provide individual conflict resolution to the customer; Control customer payment in coordination with the AR responsible area.
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Collect information and support the development and implementation of Sales & Marketing strategies to increase profitable and sustainable sales of the product segments within the guidelines of the global strategy of the segment.
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Collaborate with supply chain, customer service and marketing by providing customer forecasts to ensure uninterrupted supply of product.
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Coordinate with Customer Service and Imports to have a healthy inventory level and manage stock, material requests, delivery time and conditions.
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Supervise all activities associated with import logistics, warehousing, distribution and invoicing.
Qualifications
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BS Degree required. Bachelor’s in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering is strongly preferred; MBA is a plus.
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3-5 years’ experience in marketing, direct customer sales, technical sales in a multinational environment
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Proven commercial (sales & marketing) record of accomplishment - The individual demonstrates their ability to lead a value-based customer sales approach and managing internal teams to deliver results.
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Managing direct customer relationships and developing them successfully to achieve commercial objectives.
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Willingness to travel 30%+ of the time or as needed.
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Strong communication (written, verbal, listening) skills.
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Ability to work in multidisciplinary team.
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Experience and comfort in working with various IT-tools (Office package, MS Dynamics, MS Teams and others).
Summary Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).
Pay Range: $111,800-$186,300
Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to:
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
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Paid time off plan
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401(k) savings plans
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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Employee Assistance Program
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Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
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Disability benefits
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Life Insurance
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Parental leave
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Tuition Reimbursement
Legal
The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Justin Connelly [C]
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