Product Manager

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As a Product Manager, you will coordinate sales activities and product management nationally to contribute to the achievement of the company's sales targets. This position will work closely with key suppliers and internal personnel to support successful long-term growth and implement successful programs that benefit both Univar and our suppliers.

What you'll do

• Responsible for business relationships with suppliers, including mapping and engaging interactions with management, technical, marketing, and supply teams.
• Assist in the implementation and execution of procurement, supply, sales, marketing, financial, and logistical strategies.
• Support and lead the negotiation of pricing and buying plans.
• Close partnership with procurement, finance, and accounts payable to resolve supplier issues and remove supply chain obstacles.
• Collaborate with marketing on campaigns, push products, and supplier engagement.
• Provide regular market updates to the field sales organization on assigned products and coordinate training with suppliers for both technical and commercial topics.
• Provide mentorship to the sales teams and others on day-to-day issues, e.g., pricing, service, procurement, and supply.
• Facilitate business growth and communications relevant to the assigned market.

What you'll need

• Master's degree in a technical field (Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred).
• Successful experience (minimum 2 years) in sales and/or product management.
• Proven technical knowledge in the Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers and/or Lubricants (raw chemicals) industry.
• Analytical skills to develop strategic, data-driven decisions.
• Ability to develop and grow positive relationships with cross-functional partners (Marketing, Procurement, Finance, etc.) and suppliers.
• High level of decision-making ability, balancing supplier needs and company objectives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage diverse and significant workloads.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
• You are fluent in Italian and English.
• Knowledge of SAP and/or Salesforce is highly preferred.
• Availability to travel across Italy up to 50% of the time.

Where you'll work
This is a hybrid opportunity. Preference for candidates in the Milano area.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.