Chem-Trend, a company of the Freudenberg Group, is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and marketing of specialized release agents, purging compounds, paper impregnation chemicals, and other process chemical specialties and additives, with manufacturing and R & D operations in North and South America, Europe, India, and Asia that are supported by its headquarters in Michigan, USA. Chem-Trend has a singular focus of providing innovative solutions for the die casting, polyurethane, rubber, composites, tire, thermoplastic, wood composite, and paper impregnation industries.
Some of your Benefits
Safe Environment: We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees.
Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
Welcome to career changers: We look forward to your application, even if you do not have specific prior experience. All you need is the willingness to grow and develop
Corporate Events: We celebrate success as a team, because only together can we achieve our goals.
Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
Bangkok
On-Site
Chem-Trend Trading (Thailand) Co. Ltd.
You support our team as Manager, Sales, PU Thailand and Business Development SEA
Manager Sales PU Thailand and Business Development SEA
Responsibilities
- Drive market growth and business development by capturing key opportunities, integrating ESG(Environmental, Social, and Governance) , and building strategic partnerships in ASEAN.
- Lead product strategy and lifecycle management to deliver innovation, market fit, and continuous improvement.
- Coach and lead high-performing sales teams across ASEAN, fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-driven culture.
- Manage customer and distributor relationships to strengthen partnerships, drive retention, and support sustainable sales growth.
- Grow revenue and optimize gross margins through strategic pricing, cost control, and data-driven sales process improvements.
- Represent the company and engage industry stakeholders to drive innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation.
- Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies, maintaining high standards in safety, health, and operational excellence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, or a related field 8+ years of experience in industry development, business development, product line management, or sales leadership within ASEAN.
- Strong capability in leveraging data-driven insights and advanced technologies for strategic decision-making and sales optimization.
- Proven experience in leading, coaching, and mentoring high-performing sales teams
- Experience managing direct customer relationships and distributor networks
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a track record ofinfluencing senior stakeholders.
- Multilingual proficiency (e.g., English, Chinese or another major Asia Pacific language) is highly desirable.
- Overseas travelling required
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
