Social network you want to login/join with: col-narrow-left Client: LANXESS Location: Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Reference: 723391046199174758433712 Job Views: 3 Posted: 18.05.2025 col-wide Job Description: LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company based in Cologne. With around 12,800 employees in 33 countries, we are an established company on the global market. Our primary expertise lies in producing, developing and marketing chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics. Our commercial success is based on the performance, innovative strength, and commitment of our employees. LANXESS Italy is seeking strong, motivated, and talented individuals with sales and technical experience for the position of Senior Sales Manager Material Protection Products – Industrial Business line portfolio (MPP BU). Geographical scope: Italy (travel within Europe expected) The products and applications are diverse, focusing on paints & coatings and construction chemicals markets. Main Responsibilities: Within the BU MPP strategy, develop customer strategies and business cases to ensure growth in Italy and Greece. Key responsibilities include: Lead sales efforts in Italy and Greece. Maintain and grow existing customer relationships with quality support. Identify new opportunities and generate leads. Visit customers to assess needs and promote products. Provide training and technical assistance, including hygiene audits and product use presentations. Maintain accurate customer data. Collaborate with marketing, R&D, regulatory, and sales teams. Negotiate prices, targets, and terms. Forecast sales and contribute to budgeting. Monitor market trends and competitor activity. Communicate market insights internally. Oversee local MPP activities and team. Knowledge and Experience: Master's in Chemistry, Science, Engineering, or related. 10 years successful sales experience in chemicals or related industries. Knowledge of industrial biocides and regulation. Experience in team management. Willingness to travel within Italy and EMEA. Native Italian and fluent in English. Excellent communication skills. Result-oriented approach. We value talent and diversity, supporting individual growth and inclusion. What We Offer: Competitive compensation, bonuses. Benefits supporting health, retirement, and well-being. Flexible work arrangements. Training and development opportunities. J-18808-Ljbffr