Sales Manager Alkoxylates
Current- Manage a portfolio of customers with European responsibility for INEOS Oxides Alkoxylation business.- Build strong long-term relationships with key customers, and get an in depth insight in their business and applications.- Provide timely, accurate and detailed price offers to customers in Europe to assist the sales process; take the lead in daily negotiations in agreement with Business guidelines.- Gather market intelligence and pricing trends, in order to understand the latest market trends and competitor behaviour; communicate and discuss market input with the Business Management and broader Sales team- Contract management for the portfolio, by understanding volume needs from the customers and provide input to the Supply Chain team. Negotiate volumes internally and with the customer in order to obtain the most efficient planning. Follow up and adjust contractual off-takes with the customers on monthly base.- Negotiate existing and new contracts with customers, with the aim to implement transparent agreements and capture the best possible value for the company.- Identify new market opportunities for sales, and be the driving force to lead the development between internal teams (R&D, Business, Supply Chain) and the customer.- Act as focal point of contact towards the customers in case of supply issues or complaints; understand the customer requirements and translate into a suitable solution to satisfy the customer needs.- Update the internal systems to track the customer forecast, to follow up complaints management and to enter meeting reports and prices