Antal International is a global executive search organization with over 130 offices in more than 30 countries. Our office in Paris specializes in recruitment solutions for professional positions within chemical industry. Antal’s global reach is supported by offices in regions across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.We are currently recruiting, on behalf of our client – a leading European distributor of specialty chemicals, for an experienced Business Development / Product Manager to support strategic growth in the Rubber/Elastomer markets.Our client is an international group headquartered in Europe, recognized for its long-standing expertise in the distribution and marketing of specialty chemicals. Location: Hybrid or Home office, Any major European city (France, Spain, Italy, Benelux, Germany, UK…)Type: Full-time, permanentSalary: Competitive market-level package with performance incentive and company carRole DescriptionOur client is looking for a Global BDM-Product Manager-Elastomer Rubber Additives - Specialty Chemicals, for the Group Development / Coordination department belonging to the Performance Products division.You will be responsible for a portfolio of products that you will offer to group subsidiaries and agents outside Europe, mainly additives applied in Elastomer-Rubber industries.Our client is looking for a dynamic person who is Market-orientated and takes pride on delivering a high support level to the organization.The successful candidate will need to have tenacity to maintain this on a long-term basis. Therefore, it is important that they have the capability to use their own initiative and work independently.The successful candidate will be expected to understand the technical nature of the raw materials/Rubber/Elastomer so that they can introduce raw materials into new market segment.Keys responsibilities:Participate in the overall management and coordination of a portfolio of products for the Group's subsidiaries and internal