Solvay

Sales Manager – Soda Ash

Solvay

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Brussels • 🇧🇪 Belgium

Visit company website
AI Apply
Apply

Salary

💰 €95,000 - €105,000 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Develop and implement a robust sales strategy for the Middle East region to drive revenue growth and optimize the portfolio of soda ash customers.
  • Skillfully negotiate contracts and commercial agreements with key customers and distribution partners, ensuring favorable terms for Solvay.
  • Manage and cultivate long-term relationships with our existing network of distributors, while actively identifying and converting new business opportunities.
  • Analyze and interpret market trends, competitive intelligence, and trade statistics to develop accurate sales forecasts and strategic market insights.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams including supply chain and technical marketing to ensure customer satisfaction and seamless operational execution.
  • Prepare detailed sales reports and business reviews for management, highlighting performance against targets and providing strategic recommendations.
  • Travel regularly to the Middle East to meet with clients, partners, and attend industry events to maintain a strong market presence.

Requirements

  • Relevant education degree or equivalent in Business, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • Relevant work experience in Sales Management or Commodity Chemical Sales with a focus on distributor management.
  • Proven track record of success as a Sales Manager or similar role in the chemical industry, with specific experience in commodity sales like soda ash.
  • Extensive experience working with and managing sales through distributors.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to effectively use and interpret trade statistics and market data.
  • Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is a significant advantage.
Benefits
  • Attractive and equitable pay for all
  • Compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role
  • Competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
sales strategy developmentcontract negotiationmarket analysissales forecastingbusiness reportingdistributor managementcommodity salestrade statistics interpretationcustomer relationship managementstrategic recommendations
Soft skills
relationship managementanalytical skillscommunication skillscollaborationnegotiation skillsstrategic thinkingcustomer satisfaction focusproblem-solvingadaptabilityteamwork
Medtronic

Inside Sales Representative

Medtronic
Mid · Seniorfull-time🇧🇪 Belgium
Posted: 3 hours agoSource: medtronic.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
SFDC
Swan

Account Manager / Customer Success Manager

Swan
Junior · Midfull-time🇧🇪 Belgium
Posted: 2 days agoSource: swanio.teamtailor.com
American Express Global Business Travel

Enterprise Sales Manager

American Express Global Business Travel
Junior · Midfull-time🇧🇪 Belgium
Posted: 3 days agoSource: travelhrportal.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
Keyrus

Solution Sales Executive – Data and Digital

Keyrus
Mid · Seniorfull-time🇧🇪 Belgium
Posted: 6 days agoSource: jobs.keyrus.be
Cloud