Regional Growth Lead: Interface & PU Additives

Evonik; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 450,000,000 - 750,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

SmartWork program

Job summary

Evonik Indonesia is seeking a seasoned commercial sales professional to drive growth across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. You will manage key accounts, shape product strategies and build strong relationships with distributors and customers.

The role requires a science/engineering degree and 5–10 years of client-facing experience in specialty additives or related fields; fluency in English and local language is essential, with additional Asian languages a plus.

Qualifications

• University degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics; Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or related field preferred but not mandatory.
• 5-10 years of working experience in client-facing roles such as Sales, Marketing, Account Management, Strategy, Technical Service or related field.
• Experience in specialty additives industries preferred (e.g. Agrochemicals, construction additives, defoamers, wetting agents, plastic compounding, chemical manufacturing additives, rubber processing).
• Fluent in local language and English; Chinese/Korean/Japanese languages are a plus but not mandatory.
• Motivated to drive business growth and deliver excellent service to customers.
• Ability to work independently to understand the business environment and develop solutions to achieve objectives and targets.

Responsibilities

• Commercial responsibility for Evonik Interface & Polyurethane Additives offerings in SEA, Australia & NZ.
• Conduct market sizing, in-market surveys, opportunity identification & development, and business-plan development.
• Develop and implement sales plans aligned with top-down targets.
• Manage direct accounts and distribution channels; maintain forecasts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, distributors, and industry stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to define key account plans, market segments and product strategies.
• Gather and report relevant market and business information.
• Coordinate with technical teams for trainings and seminars for assigned accounts/territory.
• Coordinate with order-to-cash, supply chain and finance for effective operations.

Skills

Fluent in local language

Fluent in English

Education

University degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics. Chemistry/Chemical Engineering preferred

Job description

Evonik Indonesia is seeking a seasoned commercial sales professional to drive growth across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. You will manage key accounts, shape product strategies and build strong relationships with distributors and customers.

The role requires a science/engineering degree and 5–10 years of client-facing experience in specialty additives or related fields; fluency in English and local language is essential, with additional Asian languages a plus.