Business Manager - Oleris(R) & A11 Monomers - Asia Pacific Job Location: Singapore, Singapore, Singapore Employment Type: Regular Category: Sales Posting Date: Jan 18, 2025 Mission Details Arkema has started a new advanced bio-based materials plant in Singapore using castor oil as raw material. The Oleris® ranges includes heptanoic acid, heptaldehyde, C-18 methyl ester (Esterol A), C11 acid and crude glycerin. Sales with higher added-value are essential for the results of this new investment. Asia especially, Greater China and India are large markets with high growth rate. Faced with local competition from coal, castor oil, palm and coconut based oleochemicals, constant vigilance and follow up of a dynamic market situation in terms of profitability, customers & competitors. Job Description - Formulate and direct the implementation of marketing and sales strategies and activities aligning with global team - Grow, identify and develop new business in various industries: cosmetics, flavour & fragrance, lubricants, adhesives and etc - Promote Oleris® portfolio in existing and new applications in South East Asia. - Promote marketing actions to support sales development in South East Asia including distributors selection. - To understand and explore key market opportunities, local competitors, and provide relevant market information - Manage, motivate and lead the Oleris Asia team - Operational management of glycerin sales out of Singapore – including direct customers and agent (HBI) - Management of Esterol© NBD plan in Asia - Project Management in Singapore for bulk export - Liaise with Product Support : commercial specifications, certifications (Halal, Kosher), customer claims management etc - Visit key customers with sales & BD team to consolidate the business relationship & marketing intelligence Required Profile 1) Technical background in chemical engineering or related subjects 2) >7 years’ experience in technical support/ business development/ project management for specialty chemicals 3) Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external communication 4) Dynamic, innovative and pro-active 5) Management and leadership skills Who we are?Arkema is a world leader inInnovative Materials for a Sustainable Worldwith the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player. We thrive asOne Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.5 billion, of which 2.9% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers. If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you throughwww.arkema.com (https://www.arkema.com/global/en/) to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation. Changing the world requires the right formula.The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together.What are you made of? The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire. Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring. Visit ourLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkema/) ,Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoewV6ME3FI) , X (https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect\_after\_login=%2FArkema\_group) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ArkemaGroup) ,Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/Arkemagroup/) Job Segment: Chemical Engineer, Marketing Manager, Business Manager, Project Manager, Business Development, Engineering, Marketing, Management, Technology, Sales