Director Base Chemical Solutions Euro (m/f/d)

Job Description

Director Base Chemical Solutions Euro (m/f/d)

Location: Hamburg, DE, 20097

Business Unit: Chemicals

Job Function: Product Management

Level of Experience: Executive

Experience HELM as a unique family business and an attractive employer. Through a constant exchange of ideas, our ultimate goal is to offer our customers future-oriented solutions within our global network. This allows us to work proactively and think long-term – in operations, quality management, process optimization, product development and distribution. We are innovation drivers, possibility makers and a reliable partner, all in one.

Within our Business Unit Chemicals, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to take on the role Director Base Chemicals Solutions Europe (m/f/d).

This important position holds full responsibility for the Profit & Loss (P&L) of HELM’s European base chemical business and requires a dynamic individual with a proven track record in leadership, management, and strategic business development.

Your tasks:

• You are responsible for leading the overall European base chemical strategy, driving the development and implementation of product-specific strategies to achieve business objectives and market growth.
• You oversee the risk management processes within BCS, ensuring that risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated effectively to safeguard the business.
• You provide leadership and development for the Heads of Base Chemical Strategy (BCS) and their respective teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• You coach, train, and develop the team through effective goal setting, regular performance reviews, and constructive feedback sessions to ensure high levels of performance and professional growth.
• You promote a mindset of constant profit optimization, continuous long-term business development as well as KPI-based planning & controlling across the team.
• You stimulate and enhance collaboration with peer units in sales and supply chain, fostering a unified approach to achieving business goals and improving operational efficiency.
• You supervise strategic planning, budget, and forecast of Base Chemicals Europe, ensuring enlargement of business and profit optimization as well as excellent strategic relations with selected partners.

Your profile:

• You have a degree in business or economics (MBA, Bachelor, Master or similar) and at least 10 years of professional experience in chemical base products, with extensive experience in the European chemicals market.
• You possess proven leadership experience in managing and motivating teams within a dynamic environment.
• You have highly strategic development and implementation skills and can communicate complex matters simply.
• You are proficient in common IT applications in the context of project management (MS Office, ARIS) and ideally have knowledge and professional experience in the use of SAP, Salesforce or another ERP system.
• You are organized, reliable, and trustful, motivated to create a happy and high-performing team.
• Professional English skills complete your profile; further language skills would also be an advantage.

Interested?

Then please apply with all necessary documents via our application portal stating the reference number YF-15921 .

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