SALES MANAGER MICROBIAL CONTROL EMEA

Sales manager microbial control emea Location.
Beerse, Belgium or another Europe Contract.
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Overall, Purpose of this Job.
Janssen PMP, the Preservation and Material Protection division of Janssen Pharmaceutica N.
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(Johnson & Johnson family of companies), is recruiting for a Sales Manager Microbial Control EMEA, to be located in Beerse, Belgium or another location within Europe.
Founded more than 50 years ago, Janssen PMP is a world leader in the development and marketing of technologies for Microbial Control and Crop Management.
The Sales Manager Microbial Control EMEA will focus on driving profitable sales growth of Janssen PMP's Microbial Control product range through effective account management, attracting new customers, exploring new market opportunities and building business relationships with customers and partners.
The perfect candidate has a technical-commercial profile with proven results in a similar position.
One of the attractive aspects of the job is the diversity of industries that it involves, ranging from shipping, aquaculture, paints and coatings, plastics, textiles, etc.
In addition, Janssen PMP offers a competitive salary package including a company car and the opportunity to work in a small, diverse team in a collegial atmosphere.
The position reports to the Global Business Unit Leader Microbial Control.
The responsibilities & the impact YOU will have.
Effectively manage the current customer base.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing customers, distribution partners, downstream users and key opinion leaders.
Pursue opportunities for sales growth.
Identify, attract and manage new potential customers.
Expand the distribution network where necessary.
Identify and assess new market opportunities in Microbial Control (researching customer needs, market value, competitive landscape, etc.).
Provide input to the regional Business Plan and realise sales accordingly.
Take the lead in getting commercial contracts in place with customers and distributors.
Give powerful product presentations.
Actively contribute to marketing communications and promotional campaigns to create awareness and appeal for the product portfolio and trigger market pull.
Actively participate in and provide input to the cross-functional Microbial Control Business Unit team and other relevant multidisciplinary teams within Janssen PMP.
Provide market intelligence and participate in the development of short-, medium- and long-term strategies and tactics.
Qualifications We’d love to hear from YOU, if you have.
Higher education in chemistry, chemical engineering or life sciences is required.
M.
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or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years' experience in a technical-commercial position within the chemical or life sciences industries, e.
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technical sales, business development or product management.
Ability to work independently and in direct contact with customers in an international and multicultural B2B environment.
Fluent in English.
Entrepreneurial spirit, positive hands-on approach and can-do attitude.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work cooperatively across functions.
Strong organisational skills.
Ability to work in a demanding environment.
Ability to travel % of the time, mainly within Europe.
Location is flexible, but regular presence in HQ in Beerse, Belgium is required Experience of successfully working within a large, global company is a plus.
This is what awaits YOU at J&J.
A dynamic and inspiring working environment.
Many opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.
Possibilities for further personal as well as professional development.
Many employee benefits.