Technical Sales Manager

Shanghai Permanent View Job Description
This individual will be responsible for sales performance, maintaining customer relationships, expanding into new business areas, and ensuring that sales strategies are aligned with the company's strategic objectives. This individual's technical expertise combined with excellent interpersonal skills will be crucial in providing effective solutions to our customers and achieving our business objectives
  • An inclusive and respectful workplace
  • A promising business with 20% - 30% YOY growth

About Our Client

A technical, integrated and industrial services distributor focusing on the fields of fine chemicals; petrochemicals; engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) and lubricants. It operates across 9 well-woven geographical centres with an HQ in Northern Italy.

Job Description

Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to meet and exceed revenue targets.

Identify and target potential customers including but not limited to the chemical-pharmaceutical sector but also for the agrochemical, flavor & fragrance industries and including contact with manufacturers, research laboratories, and chemical processing companies.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, influencers, and stakeholders at customer organizations.

Understand customer requirements, provide technical expertise, and recommend appropriate products and solutions that align with their needs.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D and product commercial development, marketing, and customer support, to ensure customer satisfaction and successful project execution.

Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape in the related sector (such as chemical-pharmaceutical, flavour and fragrance, agrochemical, fine chemical).

Monitor market conditions, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify business opportunities and recommend strategies for improvement.

Attend industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to deliver compelling product presentations, demonstrations, generate leads, and expand professional networks.

Prepare accurate sales forecasts, reports, and presentations for management revie

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree. Major in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field is a plus. A Master's degree is preferred.

Extensive years of successful previous experience as a sales representative or sales manager, consistently meeting or exceeding targets.

Sound knowledge of chemicals, especially on organic synthesis and pharmaceutical products, their applications, and manufacturing processes.

Strong sales and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to close deals and achieve sales targets.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Ability to understand customer needs, identify pain points, and propose solutions that meet their requirements.

Proactive, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Willingness to travel as required to visit customers, attend industry events, and support business development activities.

Strong leadership as a problem-solver with excellent analytical skills, good business acumen and strong communication skills.

Proficiency in using CRM software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other sales productivity tools.

Language: Fluency in both English

What's on Offer

An inclusive and respectful workplace;A promising business with 20% - 30% YOY growth

Contact
Cora An
Quote job ref
JN-032024-6368104
Phone number
+86 21 6035 3452

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Business Development
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Cora An
Consultant phone
+86 21 6035 3452
Job Reference
JN-032024-6368104

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.