Commercial Manager Specialities and Export

Sun Chemical; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in specialty chemicals is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager in KwaZulu-Natal. This position is pivotal in implementing commercial strategy across various market segments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the ink or printing industry, excellent communication skills, and proven leadership abilities. Join us to make a significant impact and drive commercial excellence.

Benefits

Merit increases

Paid Time Off

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in pricing and product management.
• Commercial/technical experience in the ink or printing industry is preferred.
• Ability to influence cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial performance across key business segments.
• Lead customer account management to deliver value.
• Identify and execute margin improvement initiatives.

Skills

Commercial strategy implementation

Strong analytical background

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Matric with post-matric qualifications

Job description

About The Organization

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.

Sun Chemical is seeking a strategic and commercially astute Commercial Manager to lead our Specialities, Offset, Export, and Metal Decorating business segments in South Africa. This is a senior-level role with high visibility and impact, reporting directly to the Business Director Commercial.

About The Role

You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a robust commercial strategy across key markets, ensuring profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. This includes pricing, contracts, margin improvement, and product management, while leading a team and collaborating across functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive commercial performance across Offset, Export, Specialities, and Metal Decorating segments.
• Implement and maintain strategic plans aligned with business goals.
• Lead customer account management, ensuring delivery of value and service excellence.
• Identify and execute margin improvement initiatives.
• Review and enhance systems, processes, and product portfolios.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Lead and develop a commercial team, including remote staff.

What You’ll Bring

• Matric with post-matric qualifications preferred.
• Strong analytical background and commercial/technical experience in the ink or printing industry.
• Proven expertise in pricing and product management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead teams, influence cross-functional collaboration, and drive results.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus – Champion customer experience and long-term relationships.
• Delivering Results – Create a performance-driven culture.
• Problem Solving – Drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Working with Others – Build strategic relationships across the business.

Transferable Competencies

• Analytical Thinking – Use data to guide decisions and strategy.
• Decision Making – Take confident, business-critical decisions.
• Financial Awareness – Influence financial success across functions.
• Leadership – Empower and engage teams to deliver excellence.
• Quality Orientation – Promote and improve quality standards.

Ready to shape the future of commercial strategy at Sun Chemical?

Apply now and take the next step in your leadership journey.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.