Cts 419632 - Business Unit Manager (Coatings & Construction Chemicals) – East Rand

Employer DescriptionThis company specializes in supplying chemicals for coatings and construction applicationsJob DescriptionYour responsibilities will be the following:Manage a team of Product Managers and Account ManagersManage a portfolio for Coatings and ConstructionEnsure materialisation of working platformDirecting and assertively pushing the sales team to promote new products and look at new marketsEnsure the sales team is working with CRM systemWorking capital management debtors days, no bad debts, stock holding targets are met and sales team is taking stock as per forecastContinuously searching for opportunities within the market.Ensure market data is relevant and updated market intelligence.Strategically growing the portfolio of customers.Strategizing the business outlook for 3 5 years and ensure materialization of objectives12 month Budgeting5-6 year forecastingAssisting the sales team with technical briefs and new product development.Price negotiations at senior levels.QualificationsMatricBSc in Life Science discipline will be beneficialSkillsMinimum 6 years technical and commercial experience within the Coatings and Construction industries.Must have sound understanding of pricing structures.Minimum 5 years management role leading a teamBenefitsCar AllowanceTravel AllowanceMedical AidProvident Fund