Deputy Sales Manager - Rubber, North

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Responsibilities:

• Managing sales target, growing the market share in each segment and developing new business through effective lead management in the West Region. Responsible for achieving efficiency in receivables, forecast and delivery performance.
• Managing distributor and working with them to grow the sales and collect payments.
• Communicating with target customers and managing customer relationships. Conducting trials, developing key account plan & strategies, maintaining, and updating customer databases.
• Managing budgets, plan monthly travel based on business requirement.
• Monitoring competitor activity and timely reporting the same to the manager.
• Coordinate with R&D for new product development and understand customer requirements to excel Chem-Trend product performance and services.
• Collaboratively work with CSS and back-end team to deliver delightful customer satisfaction.
• Conduct training for customers to ensure proper application and handling of products by operators.
• Provide technical assistance to customers and troubleshoot product and process issues.
• Attending the trade shows, technical seminars and webinars to upgrade knowledge, gain updates on industrial developments and improve networking in Rubber Industry.
• Conduct trials to develop business in Rubber NVH, Friction, Seals, Gaskets, Transmission belt segments, EVA, Hose pipe and conveyor belt application.

Qualifications:

Engineering or Graduate in Rubber/ chemical/ chemistry with 5 - 7 years sales experience in selling rubber speciality Chemicals or R&D/Manufacturing experience in Rubber parts manufacturing industry.

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