Management background: Technical and Business Development Manager / Sales Manager / R&D Manager
Industrial experience: Automotive (including OEM) / Aerospace / Steel Production / Organic Synthesis – Pharmaceuticals/Additives/Custom Specialties / Petrochemicals – Oils/Solvents/Specialties
Functional competencies: Supplier Management / Business Development / Team Development / Key Account Management / Sales Management / Technical Consulting / Research
Maximum employees managed: 10+
Companies: Global international / Mid-size / Large business in Europe / Start-ups
Considered development directions: International Business Development / Product Creation / Sales / Multi-Country Joint Project Experience
Region: Europe, Remote
Professional Experience:
With a combination of technical expertise and strong business acumen, this professional has extensive experience working in international markets across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Proven track record in product development, business growth, and cross-cultural leadership in the chemical industry.
Key achievements:
- Technical and Business Development Manager (EMEA) at a global chemical distributor: Responsible for launching new business verticals, developing regional strategies, and managing supplier relationships globally. Led sales and provided technical support to customers across various markets.
- Sales Manager (CIS, ME, Americas, and India) at a specialty chemical company: Generated over €10M in annual sales across multiple regions. Managed key accounts, developed business relationships, and supervised distributors in several countries. Drove R&D projects and provided technical consulting to customers.
- R&D Manager (China) at a leading lubricants company: Led a team of chemists and technicians to develop industrial products and provided technical support to the Asia-Pacific region. Represented the APAC R&D center at global research commissions and contributed to compliance with IATF and ISO standards.
- Sr. R&D Chemist (USA) – focused on industrial specialty products formulations.
- Postdoctoral Research at multiple universities in the USA, focusing on catalytic reactions, nanoparticle synthesis, and CO2 reduction.
Education:
- Executive MBA, ESCP Europe (2022) - program ranked 2nd globally by Financial Times in 2024
- PhD in Chemistry, University of Kansas, USA (2010)
- Master of Science in Chemistry, Mendeleev Institute of Chemical Technology, Russia (2004)
Key Competencies:
- New Business Development
- Product Commercialisation
- Project Management
- Product Line Management
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Cultural Team Leadership
- Customer Support
- Application Management
- Strategy development
- Technical Solutions Development
- Research and Development
- Household/Industrial Chemical Formulations
- Risk Mitigation
Positions considered:
Sales Director / Business Development Director
Revenue expectations: from 15 000 USD / gross / monthly + bonus
Special points:
Location – Europe. Ready for relocation to reputable jurisdictions and remote work. Fluency in English, French and Russian. Limited working proficiency Chinese and German.
Код кандидата: 28H