Sales Development Manager (F/M/X)

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

• Our Coatis Sales and Marketing team, composed of 11 people, focuses on supplying local customers in collaboration with the locals teams.
• As a Sales development manager, you will work on developing and managing new business on bio-based solvents mainly, within the assigned market area.
• You will be accountable for:
  • Gathering business information, developing commercial tactical plans and executing them in order to generate benefit and added value for the company
  • Finding, developing and closing qualified leads
  • Identifying new business opportunities, managing new business relationships
  • Developing submarkets for new product/market combinations
• We offer a fixed-term (9 months) contract based on hybrid working mode and approximately 60-70% of travel within EMEA.

About you

• Relevant education degree.
• Relevant commercial experience in the chemical industry including customer interaction required
• Competencies:
  • Previous experience in solvents, polymers, water treatment, fragrances, homecare and paper chemicals preferred
  • Ability to educate customers/colleagues both on the technical aspects of the molecules and products on the commercial side
• Behaviors:
  • Initiative
  • Autonomy and enthusiast
  • Strong desire to learn and share knowledge within technical teams

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 73 000 euros to 91 000 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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