Assistant Business Manager

The Company:

Established for almost 100 years, this specialist manufacturer has a world-wide presence and is responsible for the manufacture of ingredients used in every day products. With a "people first" approach, they believe in empowerment and teamwork, resulting in exceptional staff satisfaction and retention.

They are now looking to add an Assistant Business Manager, who also a chemical background, to work alongside their Business Director to develop and implement business strategies across the business.

If you are degree educated (Chemistry or Chem Eng); confident in business mapping / benefits; have exceptional interpersonal skills, together with first class IT skills (SAP BPC desirable); we need to be talking to us.

Pay and Benefits:

Salary: Up to £69,000 plus bonus.

Role Type: Permanent, hybrid (3 days in the office)

Hours: 37 per week - flexiblity required

Benefits: 7.5% pension; life assurance (8x salary); access to GP services.

Holidays: 25 days, rising to 26 after 5 years and the ability to buy more.

Travel: up to 50% UK and European travel

Other: Extensive training and development opportunities.

This is a permanent hybrid role attending the office 3 days per week.

The Job:

Working alongside the Business Director, you will be responsible for:

• Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the business
• Develop an maintain strong relationships with customers
• Set, execute and analyse strategic plans for volume and profitability
• Assist in the preparation and updating of price lists
• Ensure sales teams are working from the most accurate data

About You:

You will already be working within a commercial role within a chemical related environment, you will also need:

• Degree educated (Chemistry / Chem Eng); an MBA would be advantageous
• Confident customer facing skills
• Experienced in process mapping and business benefits
• Exceptional negotiation and project management skills
• An understanding of chemical plant and processing
• Fluent English essential, French, and German desirable
• First class analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent IT skills including SAP

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