Job Description

Our reputable renewable energy client is looking for Strategy and Business Development Manager for their Specialty Chemicals Department.

Job Scope:

• Lead and manage the delivery of specialty chemicals business strategies, portfolio, business development and stewardship for company\'s Specialty Chemicals Business to review the company\'s performance

• Formulate specialty chemicals business strategic directions and critical initiatives and push its boundaries with new ventures/M&A and business opportunities in order to pursue growth and profitability whilst safeguarding and sustaining long term business

• Lead and manage pre-feasibility studies, detailed feasibility studies, cash flow analysis and pre-due diligence and due diligence studies to recommend portfolio decisions to company Management based on strategic fit, economic viability, and performance target to maximize its value creation

• Drive, lead and facilitate the sales excellence journey encompassing customer segmentation, diversifies offerings, pricing strategy, customer management and sales effectiveness to ensure optimum profitability, business sustainability and growth

• The areas of accountability within the Specialty Chemicals Business include strategy development and business planning, business development and portfolio management, M&A and post-merger integration, business and market intelligence, and marketing strategy for Specialty Chemicals Division and its acquired companies globally

Qualifications / Knowledge:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in economics, business, chemistry, engineering, or related field of study

• Knowledge and experience in the specialty chemicals business is preferred

• At least 8-10 years of total experience in Strategy, M&A, Business Development, Portfolio Management and Strategic Marketing experience in the petrochemicals industry - preferably in the specialty chemicals industry (i.e. coating, personal care, adhesive)

Special Skills / Competencies:

• Good leadership qualities, good communication, problem solving, motivating skills combined with strategic thinking is critical to lead and manage the team towards success

• Strong organizational savvy, good business sense, technically proficient and commercial acumen

• Ability to develop relationships with key stakeholder groups

• Advocate business strategic direction

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills

• Demonstrate \xe2\x80\x9cT-Shaped\xe2\x80\x9d skills (both breadth of knowledge and capability to dive deep into specialty chemicals business)

• Exhibit good leadership characteristics with excellent thinking and analytical skills

• Critical thinking skills and analytical abilities which allow assessments of situations and opportunities

• Ability to operate in ambiguity

• Excellent communication, influencing and problem solving skills

• Ability to be self-directed, forward thinking and provide recommendation to make complex decisions that drive business performance

• Ability to work within a multi-functional, global organizational structure and exhibits robust interpersonal skills

• Ability to travel as an when required

If this role suits you, please contact Siti Suhailah at siti.suhailah.zuraimi@ablyresources.com for more information.

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