Senior Account Manager Automotive OEM

DEPARTMENT
SABIC Petchem Automotive is now hiring an ambitious OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) manager for Renault and Stellantis Group who will enjoy working in a multicultural environment and in cross-multidisciplinary teams. Automotive is a key strategic segment within Petrochemicals in SABIC that manages the largest tiers and OEMs in EMEA, proposing its solutions based on a joint portfolio of PP and ETP materials. The Automotive team focuses on all key existing applications in the segment as well as the new megatrends in electrification and sustainability.

JOB PURPOSE & RESPONSIBILITY
This position holder will define, develop, and execute the strategic account plan for Renault and Stellantis Group.

• Develop & implement the strategy for each OEM.
• Maximize Penetration & Growth.
• Leverage technical and commercial knowledge to discover, develop, and deliver high-margin, value-added business.
• Represent SABIC for the assigned OEMs, including all contractual and commercial arrangements.
• Realize Technical Approvals for Materials and Applications.
• Identify trends and priorities.
• Create and maintain a widespread network.
• Understand roles & decision-making processes.
• Lead and cooperate within cross-functional teams both internally and externally.
• Provide accurate market intelligence on time.

MINIMUM REQUIRENMENTS

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Polymer Chemistry or equivalent (MSc is preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in business development, marketing, and/or sales in the automotive market with specific knowledge in polymers in the field of R&D, Manufacturing, Processing, or Technical Marketing.
• Fluent in English in speech and writing.
• Fluent in French and/or Italian (French or Italian mother tongue is preferred).
• Business-oriented mindset, negotiating, and decision-making skills.
• Leadership of cross-functional, matrix teams.
• Process-oriented.
• Executive presence and influence skills.
• High networking capabilities.
• Confident, initiative-taking, and self-starting attitude, with high energy and speed.
• Excellent communication skills.

We are aware that not all the requirements stated above may be found in one person and that we might have not mentioned certain skills or experiences that are also valuable to this job. We welcome your application if you consider that you meet most of the minimum requirements and can bring value to this job while enjoying it.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

• Six Sigma Green Belt or (Master) Black Belt certification.
• MBA degree.

FURTHER INFORMATION 

Interested in this position?

Please apply online by sending us your CV and motivation letter in English. Due to data privacy reasons we do not handle any applications sent by email. For additional questions you can contact: Ben de Graaf; Ben.Graaf@sabic.com

Please be informed that a reference check, an employment verification and E-assessment are part of our recruitment process. A Certificate of Good Conduct can be requested depending on the level of the role in our organization and/or function, allowing us to request depending on local regulations. 
Responses from employment agencies will not be considered.

ABOUT SABIC

SABIC is a global diversified chemicals company, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It manufactures on a global scale in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, making distinctly different kinds of products:  chemicals, commodity and high performance plastics, agri-nutrients and metals.

SABIC supports its customers by identifying and developing opportunities in key end-use applications such as construction, medical devices, packaging, agri-nutrients, electrical and electronics, transportation and clean energy.

Production in 2022 stood at 61 million metric tons.

The company has more than 31,000 employees worldwide and operates in around 50 countries. Fostering innovation and a spirit of ingenuity, SABIC has 9,948 patents and pending applications, and has significant research resources with innovation hubs in five key geographies – USA, Europe, Middle East, South Asia and North Asia.

In Europe, we have over 5,000 professionals running multiple world-scale production sites and 4 technology and innovation centers. We are present in almost every European country. Major locations within our broad network of innovation, production and marketing are: Teesside (UK), Cartagena (Spain), Gelsenkirchen (Germany), Geleen (the Netherlands), Bergen op Zoom (the Netherlands) and Genk (Belgium).

SABIC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and as such will not discriminate in its employment practices, including recruiting and hiring practices, based on a person’s race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.