Director, European Product Management (CASE & Construction)

Brenntag; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director for European Product Management in the CASE & Construction sectors. This fully remote role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team, manage key supplier relationships, and drive strategic initiatives across the EMEA region. With a focus on profitability and growth, you'll oversee budget development, communications initiatives, and ensure effective stock control. Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge of the coatings and construction industries, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven track record in business analysis and market research. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of Coatings, Adhesives, and Sealants in the construction industry.
• High-level negotiation and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage Industry Market Managers and supplier relationships for business objectives.
• Drive sourcing initiatives and oversee budget delivery for growth.

Skills

Coatings knowledge

Adhesives knowledge

Sealants knowledge

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Business analysis

Marketing principles

Market research

Negotiation skills

Sales experience

Technical experience

Purchasing experience

Support tools knowledge (ERM, EBW)

CRM knowledge

Logistics experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft OneNote

Job description

Director, European Product Management (CASE & Construction)

Apply locations: Field - Home Based, United Kingdom

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

Job requisition id: JR100036

Our team in EMEA currently has an opening for a Director Industry Market Management CASE & Construction. This role is fully remote and can be based anywhere within the EMEA region.

YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Industry Market Managers to ensure agreed business objectives and supplier relationship management.
• Direct and manage Key Supplier Relationships.
• Develop annual Budgets and agree with Regional Leadership.
• Deliver GP growth according to the approved annual Budget and mutually agreed suppliers plans.
• Run communications initiatives, campaigns and project pipeline review processes as needed.
• Ensure key elements of business strategy are understood and implemented by the sales organization across the EMEA region.
• Drive Sourcing initiatives to expand the profitability of the CASE & Construction Product Portfolio and implement and renew legal supplier contracts that clarify and protect the Brenntag supplier position.
• Review and manage costs to ensure effective and efficient operation.
• Run regular WC review meetings and ensure stock control initiatives are developed and implemented to meet business expectations and targets.
• Resolve disputes, supply issues, negotiate purchase prices in association with other functions.
• Ownership and delivery of monthly reporting.
• Ownership of CASE & Cons LINK room.
• Sales trend and margin analysis of key stock sections.
• Development of Marketing Communications tools, PRs etc.
• Effective interaction with other Business Units, i.e. Polymers, Rubber, Cleaning, BES to drive growth for cross-industry suppliers and initiatives managed by IMM direct line reportees.
• Work effectively with other functions: Legal, IT, MDA, Supply Chain, Controlling, GSO etc.
• Active positive contribution and participation on corporate projects (Project Brenntag, Brenntag Connect, …).

YOUR PROFILE

• Solid knowledge about Coatings, Adhesives Sealants and Construction related industry segments including recent developments in products and technologies.
• High level of organisational skill.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Business Analysis.
• Marketing Principles.
• Market Research.
• Business case development (Investments).
• High level of negotiating skills.
• Sales, technical and purchasing experience.
• Good knowledge of support tools (ERM, EBW etc) and CRM.
• Logistics and material handling experience useful.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, XL, PowerPoint, Outlook, One Note.
• Must be fluent in English.

INTERESTED?

We look forward to receiving your application.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organisation. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Brenntag TA Team