IntroductieSumitomo Chemical is one of the world's leading chemical manufacturers, conducting business in four sectors: Agro & Life solutions, ICT & Mobility Solutions, Advanced Medical Solutions, Essential & Green Materials.Through the global network of around 35.000 employees spread over 50 countries, the company provides worldwide support to a wide variety of industries. Sumitomo Chemical Europe (SCE) has its headquarters in Zaventem (Belgium), and markets their group's products throughout Europe and Turkey.The ICT & Mobility Solutions division of Sumitomo Chemical provides various functional chemical products that aid in reducing environmental impact and conserving energy. In addition, for the semiconductor industry, the division offers a wide range of process materials as photoresists, high-purity chemicals, colour resists and aluminium sputtering targets. Their portfolio includes further also compound semiconductor materials used for power applications and antenna switches.To meet their further growth and development ambitions we are currently recruiting a Sales Manager Semiconductor Process Chemicals.Jobomschrijving
You will maintain, expand and develop long-term relationships in new and existing markets.
You will service clients in order to achieve the targeted sales within the portfolio of Semiconductor Process Chemicals (whereby photoresist is the key-product to manage).
You establish collaborations with technical consortia and high-end semiconductor equipment manufacturers.
You will respond to inquiries from customers, translate them internally and give the needed support & advice by providing your customers with quality solutions in order to guarantee long term relationships.
You will ensure a global internal buy-in with all relevant customers' stakeholders (Engineering, QA, Legal, Procurement,…) to assure a solid business process.
You will take on an overall coordinating role for local and global accounts with decision making center in Europe and will supervise all aspects of Quality Assurance (quality agreement specifications, qualifications etc.).
You are able to organize the logistic activities for your portfolio taking into account leadtimes and shelflives and assure a cost-efficient supply chain within the challenges of a cold chain environment.
You will represent SCE at exhibitions and network events.
You assure an accurate market knowledge, keeping a close follow up on its evolution and development.
You will communicate and collaborate closely with the HQ in Japan, which will provide you with the necessary technical support and input.
You will report directly to the Business Unit Manager ICT & Mobility Solutions.
Profiel
You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree (Commercial Engineering or a Commercial Major or Industrial / Chemical Engineering, …).
You have a solid commercial experience (min. 5 - 8 years) within the Chemical or Semiconductor business.
You have technical affinity and can quickly master/understand all technical aspects of the business.
You are used to working in an industrial (customized product) environment with a strong international mindset and focus.
You are used to manage long and complex commercial- and product approval processes. This within an environment with strong quality assurance and quality control.
Your commercial attitude and excellent communication and interpersonal skills help you in developing long term partnerships.
You are a real team player and your enthusiasm and helicopter view make you a credible and solid partner for both clients and colleagues all over the world.
You are open-minded and flexible towards different cultures and mentalities. Experience with the Japanese Culture would be considered as an asset.
You will be based at the European HQ in Zaventem and are flexible towards traveling within Europe (travel ratio: 20-30%).
You are fluent in English. Dutch or French are a strong advantage.
AanbodSumitomo Chemical Europe offers you the chance to work in a world leading and stable company with international exposure and a high quality product range.A professional organization where autonomy, initiative and adaptability are recognized and stimulated.A role with a broad variety of responsibilities in terms of tasks, cultures, projects, clients and applications. This role does not entail leading or supervising a team.Take the chance and join a division in full expansion and headquarters that fully invest in the development of its activities and its people.Sumitomo offers a state of the art salary package including company car, extra-legal benefits, bonus and a solid work-life balance. Solliciteer nu
