Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

 

About the role

As a Market and Product & Asset Manager Silica/SpeChem, you will work on developing and executing marketing strategies to achieve business targets while managing portfolio & profitability optimization and competitive intelligence to support both Silica and SpeChem businesses.

You will be accountable for:

Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, distributors and key industry stakeholders and at the same time collaborating with the sales, R&D, and operations teams to align market strategies

Managing pricing strategies, promotions, and product positioning to maximize profitability

Driving detailed portfolio analysis to segment products and propose option to improve margins for outliers

Developing and applying product lifecycle management process (new product, customer specific requirements and product rationalization plans)

Gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data on competitors' product offerings, pricing strategies, market positioning and performance

Tracking emerging technologies, regulatory changes and shifts in customer preferences within the chemical industry. Assess how competitors adapt to these changes and recommend strategies to leverage opportunities or mitigate risks

We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode.

 

About you

Relevant education degree or equivalent in Science, chemical engineering or finance

Relevant work experience in preferably a combination of industrial and commercial responsibilities

Competencies:

Strong business acumen: understanding market dynamics and how to drive profitability

Experience in investment financial analysis

At ease with digital tools (SAP, Salesforce)

Behaviors:

Result oriented, bias for decision and action

Analytical, able to navigate between big pictures and details

Exceptional interpersonal skills, collaborative with strong impact and influence and ability to work across organization boundaries

 

About the pay and benefits

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the primary country (France) base pay reasonably expected for this role is 105 000 euros to 131 000 euros, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.

Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.

Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.

   

 

About us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition. At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

 

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