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About the Role

allnex is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Sales Manager in South Korea to lead business growth within the coatings and specialty chemicals industry. This role involves managing strategic customer relationships, driving market expansion, and delivering sustainable revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth and business development within the paint and coatings industry.
• Manage strategic customer accounts and develop long-term commercial partnerships.
• Identify new market opportunities and execute growth strategies to expand market share.
• Promote technical chemical solutions and provide consultative support to customers.
• Lead commercial negotiations, pricing discussions, and profitability management.
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, and customer insights to support business planning.
• Collaborate closely with technical, supply chain, and regional teams to ensure business success.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across customer organizations.
• Support management reporting, sales forecasting, and strategic planning activities.
• Mentor and guide junior sales team members where applicable.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience within coatings, specialty chemicals, or technical sales environment.
• Strong industry network and customer management experience within paint/coatings segment preferred.
• Proven track record in driving sales growth and managing strategic accounts.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing, profitability, and business planning.
• Strong strategic thinking and market development capability.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and leadership maturity.
• Ability to balance technical understanding with commercial execution.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business growth orientation.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complex customer relationships and independently drive business initiatives.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Skills

• Sales Growth
• Business Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Market Expansion
• Strategic Sales
• Technical Solutions
• Commercial Negotiations
• Pricing
• Profitability Management
• Market Trend Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Sales Forecasting
• Strategic Planning

Location

• South Korea

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 10 years of experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline.

Benefits

• International working experience
• Tight-knit network of employees
• Opportunities to grow and develop your career

About the Company

• allnex creates coatings and products that protect the world for future generations.
• We are a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.
• We are a highly multicultural and diverse team of over 4,000 employees in four regions.
• We are one of the world's leading coating resins companies, serving customers in over 100 countries.

Equal Opportunity

• allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.