JOB SUMMARY

The European Sales Manager for Paints and Coatings will lead a team of sales professionals to drive revenue growth and strengthen partnerships across Europe. This role focuses on fostering customer intimacy, managing sales pipelines, and ensuring effective opportunity management while promoting sustainable business solutions and practices. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader with a deep understanding of the chemicals, paints and coatings market, exceptional team management skills, and a passion for building long-term, value-driven relationships with direct partners. Our solutions include a range of Hyper-Dispersants, Surface Modifiers, Resins and Polymers, Dispersions and Fluid Solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Education: Bachelor’s degree within Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. MBA or equivalent is a plus.

EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years of sales experience in the chemical, paints and coatings industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing commercial teams and driving revenue growth in the European market.
• Experience in customer relationship management, pipeline development, and opportunity management in B2B settings.

SKILLS:

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to develop a high-performing team.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in English (additional European languages, e.g., German, French, or Spanish, are a plus).
• Strategic thinker with expertise in pipeline management, forecasting, and deal negotiation.
• Technical understanding of paints and coatings applications
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to travel extensively across Europe (up to 60% of the time).
• Valid driver’s license and passport for international travel.