Department Manager - Plastics / Polymer Division

Behn Meyer Specialties (M) PLT

Subang Jaya

On-site

MYR 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Behn Meyer Specialties (M) PLT in Malaysia seeks a Department Manager for Plastics/Polymer Division to drive growth by leading the sales department, setting strategies, and ensuring revenue targets are met. The role combines P&L oversight with product development, regulatory matters, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in science or chemical engineering, 10+ years in chemical sales, and strong leadership, English proficiency, and travel readiness.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry or related field.
At least 10 years sales experience in chemical industry.
Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Responsibilities

Prepare and manage the department budget and ensure efficient resource use.
Establish and monitor KPIs to track success and drive decisions.
Develop and implement sales strategies and pursue new agencies and distributorships.
Oversee P&L, product development, technical, and regulatory matters for department.
Lead, mentor, and inspire the sales team to high performance.
Monitor sales performance and align with BU strategy and org vision.
Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
Report on sales performance, strategic initiatives, and market trends.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Team management

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

CRM software

Data analysis

Communication

Travel readiness

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's degree in science / Chemical Engineering / Industrial Chemistry

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Department Manager - Plastics / Polymer Division

The Department Manager is responsible for driving overall business growth by overseeing the sales department and ensuring the achievement and/or surpassing of revenue targets and profitability goals. This role involves strategic planning, team leadership, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration to optimise sales operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and ensure the department's alignment with the BU strategy and organisation's vision. The department manager will oversee sales managers, set department-wide strategies, and ensure the seamless execution of sales operations.

Key responsibilities

Prepare and manage the department budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with financial goals.

Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track departmental success and make data-driven decisions.

Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies, a pipeline of new products, and actively pursue new agencies and/or distributorships to build on the current business to achieve departmental revenue and growth targets.

Responsible for P&L, product development, technical, and regulatory matters in relation to department business.

Formulate a product pricing strategy to safeguard profitability and growth.

Lead, mentor, manage, and inspire the sales team, fostering a high-performance and results-oriented culture.

Monitor sales performance, analyse key metrics, and implement corrective actions as necessary, ensuring alignment with the BU strategy, the organisation's vision, and efficiency.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders to support business objectives.

Report to management on sales performance, strategic initiatives, and market trends, providing insights and recommendations.

Expand market coverage through the appointment of dealers and channel partnerships.

About you

Bachelor's degree in science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry or in a related field

At least 10 years sales experience in chemical

Good command of English

Driving license

Able to be travelling domestic and aboard

Strong leadership and team management abilities, with the ability to inspire and motivate the sales team, including experience in coaching and developing high-performing sales teams.

Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive data-driven decision-making.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Proficiency in CRM software and sales analytics tools.

Retail & Consumer Products 1,001-5,000 employees

Company overview

The Behn Meyer Group of Companies dates back to 1840 when two young men from Hamburg, Theodor August Behn and Valentin Lorenz Meyer, established Behn, Meyer & Co. in Singapore. From early beginnings in trading and shipping, Behn Meyer evolved to be a specialty supplier for a wide variety of industries across Southeast Asia.

Today, the Behn Meyer Group combines the distribution of renowned brands with the development of its own products. Behn Meyer’s core business units focus on the following four segments:

AgriCare

Animal Nutrition, Food, Home & Personal Care, Pharma

Performance Chemicals

Coatings, Petro- & Process Chemicals, Water Treatment, Leather & Textile

Polymers

Rubber, Plastics

Behn Meyer’s global team of over 1,200 employees place great emphasis on shaping solutions for the future and developing long-term relationships with its partners. Our network covers more than 15 countries and is supported by 28 offices, 38 warehouse locations and several manufacturing plants in Asia, Europe and the USA. We are driven by a passion for customer service and have established R&D centres together with application labs in order to guarantee product quality and an innovative pipeline.