China Sales Manager

Syensqo 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.

We are looking for:

• One experienced Sales Manager to manage and develop our business in F&B, F&F in China, as well as to deliver local service and realise growth opportunities with GKAs located in China.  The China Sales Manager is reporting to the APAC Commercial Director and is working in close cooperation with the regional & global GBU organization (Marketing team, Supply China team, QA team, R&I team, and CSO team). 

We count on you for:

• Deliver sales in China: Constant strive for and capture growth opportunity and Distribution management

• Achieve sales budget for GKAs in China: Meet and /or exceed assigned sales budget /target , and constant strive for new opportunity

• Commercial Excellence Implementation: Annual budget and quarterly BFR, Accurate Maestro input, Visit plan and visit report (enter to salesforce), Pricing power and KAM

• Competitor landscape monitoring: Regular track and monitor Asian and global players activities /movement in the China market.

• Develop new products and application:  Prospects and arrange joint visits in China and liaise with R&I and/or tolling team to achieve them and take part in the innovation process and SOIP of Tolling and new products.

You can count on us for:

• Growth and individual development opportunities

• On the job training and timely coaching will be provided for your success

You will bring:

• Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Food Science or a related field.  

• 10 years plus business experience in chemical industry, experience in Food & Beverage, Flavor & Fragrance is preferred

• High level of motivation / ambition 

• Strong drive and result orientation to grow the business

• Capabilities to articulate a compelling strategy to develop business with large and sophisticated corporations

• Proven track record in key account management and / or ability to develop a structured key account approach to implement the strategy present hereto.

• Proven ability to interface at very different level 

• Team spirit with excellent interpersonal skill 

• Across Cultural sensitivity and awareness.

• Fluent English

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

• Training platform for all employees

• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, 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.