Sales & Operations Manager - Chemical

Pt Trust Recruit Indonesia; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational chemical and trading company in Jakarta is seeking a qualified candidate to oversee daily operations and drive sales growth in the chemical industry. The ideal applicant will have at least 5 years of experience in sales or operations within the chemical sector, a bachelor's degree, and strong leadership skills. Fluent English is essential. Key responsibilities include developing operational policies, managing budgets, and leading a sales team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of Sales or Ops experience in the chemical industry.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of chemical products and applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and drive sales growth in the chemical industry.
• Develop and monitor operational policies and workflows.
• Manage budgets, procurement, and resources to maintain financial stability.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff across sales and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze KPIs and recommend operational improvements.
• Design and execute marketing strategies to expand market share.

Skills

Fluent in English

Good communication skills

Negotiation skills

Safety management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Client Details: Multinational Chemical & Trading Company

Responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations while driving sales growth in the chemical industry. This role combines strategic leadership in operational efficiency with commercial expertise to expand market presence, enhance customer satisfaction, and ensure organizational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor operational policies, processes, and workflows to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maximize productivity.
• Manage budgets, procurement, and resources (including raw materials and labor) to control costs and maintain financial stability.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff, provide mentorship, and foster a culture of high performance across sales and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and safety procedures.
• Analyze KPIs, financial reports, and operational data to track performance, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Drive sales growth in chemical products, ranging from commodity to specialty, with a focus on paint, coating, adhesive, and plastics industries.
• Lead and develop the sales team, setting targets, providing technical support, and ensuring alignment with company strategy.
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term partnerships with key customer accounts, while identifying and developing new clients and suppliers.
• Design and execute marketing strategies to expand market share and strengthen brand presence.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and senior management to align operational activities with strategic goals.
• Deliver regular reports to management on sales performance, market trends, and operational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of any related degree.
• Minimum 5+ years of Sales or Ops experience in the chemical industry.
• Fluent in English.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of chemical products, applications, and customer industries.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Having knowledge in safety management.

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