Specialty Chemicals Product Manager / Business Developer - Shelton, CT, USA)
Job Title: Product Manager / Business Developer
Industry: Specialty Industrial Chemicals
Job Location: 2 Corporate Drive, 5th Floor, Shelton, Connecticut
Reports to: Director of Sales
Job Status: HYBRID (work in Shelton, CT office 2 days per week)
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Product Manager will maintain and develop sales of the Specialty Industrial Chemicals business group. Technical knowledge of specialty chemicals and/or established networks in the target industries is a plus. This position will require the candidate to be able to:
• Manage and further develop an existing customer base
• Must be able to negotiate prices and contract terms with customers and suppliers
• Understand overall market conditions and anticipate/project future trends
• Prepare and analyze sales budgets to achieve financial objectives and explain variances
• Collaborate and work within a team environment
• Provide written reports on sales and development activities
• Manage inventory levels to support business
• Knowledgeable about import/export practices is a plus
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Sales/Marketing, Chemistry or related field, and 3-5+ years of commercial/technical sales experience in a chemicals manufacturing/distribution or trading company preferred. This job requires someone who is self-motivated, highly determined, and possess an “entrepreneurial” spirit. Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. This position is based in our Shelton, CT but can require approximately 20% travel (domestic and international).
COMPENSATION / BENEFITS: CellMark offers competitive compensation based on experience and highly desirable benefits package. Growth opportunities in income and responsibilities, operation is growing organically and via acquisition which creates new opportunities for existing employees.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Divisions & functions
- Chemicals
- Role
- Product Manager
- Locations
- Shelton, Connecticut
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Shelton, Connecticut
Workplace & Culture
We believe sustainable business growth is all about people, and the relationships and partnerships we cultivate.
Our vision—to surpass expectations—energizes all who work here. Our diversity, comprehensive skills, knowledge, experience and passion enable us to offer a broad range of world-class sales, marketing, logistics and financial services.
Our professionals empower each other to be creative and decisive. We build strong, agile global teams that align toward common goals. We care about each other, our business partners and the communities in which we work and live.
No matter which CellMark office you join—in any corner of the world—you will become part of our established culture and committed to surpass your own expectations, as well as those of our business partners.
About CellMark
CellMark is an independent sales solutions company connecting suppliers and customers. We deliver products, services, and solutions to the world market and facilitate trade and business development across multiple industries. We run five international divisions: Pulp, Packaging & Paper, Recycling, Chemicals, and Basic Materials. We have also grown operations for plastics and biomass for energy.
Through our network of experts in 30-plus countries, we provide a full suite of services: sourcing, sales & marketing, trade finance-related services, logistics, regulatory compliance, business development, and, in some areas, research & development and custom manufacturing.
With our vision, Surpassing Expectations, we commit to improving every day, supporting our clients in every action that we take.
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