Business Development Manager responsible for driving growth in additive coatings business in Vietnam. Engage with customers and ensure product excellence while leading market initiatives.
Responsibilities
Act as the commercial and technical representative for allnex Additives in Vietnam.
Develop and manage target customer segments, key accounts, and opportunity pipelines.
Drive new business opportunities, volume growth, and margin improvement in line with regional targets.
Support cross-BU sales teams and ensure successful deal closure through strong technical and commercial input.
Build and maintain strong relationships with direct and indirect customers, distributors, and partners.
Lead the resolution of customer technical issues in collaboration with local and regional Application Specialists.
Provide technical support, product benchmarking, and application development for both internal and external stakeholders.
Lead the implementation of new additives promotional initiatives , with a focus on strategic product placement and future developments.
Support new product development efforts and contribute to the creation of technical literature, bulletins, and presentations tailored to local market needs.
Monitor local market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities.
Work closely with Product Line Managers, planning, production, supply chain, marketing, and quality teams to ensure optimal product mix, pricing, and on-time delivery.
Manage and develop local distribution channels to ensure profitability and strategic alignment.
Provide regular business development, product development, and technical support reports to regional stakeholders.
Requirements
7 - 10 years of experience in the chemical industry, preferably within coatings technologies (architectural, solvent-borne and/or water-borne systems).
Proven experience and success in at least two of the following areas: Business development or sales
Technical services or application support
Product development
Operations or business management
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual thinking skills.
Good proficiency in English and local languages; other languages are added advantage!
Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions and manage cross-functional and cross-BU projects.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
Comfortable working in customer and internal laboratory environments when required.
Experience working in multicultural and multi-industry environments is a strong advantage.
Benefits
We offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions.
We are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.
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