TOTAL is looking for Sales Specialist, Shanghai-raffles square – China

Recruitment Profile

Total Corbion PLA bv is a global technology leader in Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) and lactide monomers. PLA is a bio-based and biodegradable polymer made from annually renewable resources, offering a reduced carbon footprint versus many traditional plastics. Total Corbion PLA, headquartered in the Netherlands, has its production plant in Thailand. The company is a 50/50 joint venture between Total and Corbion.

In order to grow the business and strengthen our team, we are looking for a job vacancy to create long-term, trusting relationships with our customers. The role is to oversee a portfolio of customers in China, maintain and develop new business from existing clients and actively seek new sales opportunities.

We invite applications for the position of

Sales Specialist

The Job:

  • Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships. Negotiate contracts and close agreements to achieve sales target in terms of volume and profit.
  • Communicate with various parties in the chain to ensure smooth order processing. Provide accurate sales forecast for on time delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Work with technical development team to ensure the timely and successful delivery of solutions according to customer needs and objectives.
  • Follow up customers credit, payment to reduce the risk of bad debts.
  • Understanding of China bioplastics market, prepare market intelligence and competitive analysis reports. Identify new sales and growth opportunities within territory.

In this role, your responsibility includes developing strong relationships with customers, connecting with key business executives and stakeholders to achieve sales target and preparing sales reports. You also answer client queries and identify new business opportunities. You will liaise with cross-functional internal teams (including Customer Service and Product Development Departments) to improve the entire customer experience. This position requires substantial travel.

Your Profile:

  • Bachelor degree or above. Polymer or chemistry background is preferred.
  • 3+ years working experience in sales or customer service function in Polymer area.
  • Fluent in Chinese and English is compulsory.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, work independently with a strong goal/result orientation.
  • A self-confident inquisitive mind, good analytical skills, a pro-active attitude and a drive for (self) improvement.
  • Consider and balance long term and short term opportunities in line with our strategic goals.
  • Willing to travel extensively (>50% of working hours).
  • If business requires, you are prepared to relocate to other areas of mainland China.

Location:

Shanghai, China

Package:

We offer a great opportunity, reporting directly to the General Manager China. You will work in a challenging, multidisciplinary, international working environment. We offer a competitive remuneration package and an interesting career opportunity.

Contact:

For further information about the position and your job application, please contact [email protected]

Offer ID

29465BR

Métier

Sales

Region, department, area

China

Employment type

Regular position

Experience level required

3 – 6 years

Branch

Refining & Chemicals

About us / company profile

In the 1980s, Total became the first IOC to undertake offshore exploration in China. We have since become a key partner of the country’s energy industry, engaged in exploration and production, refining and chemicals, marketing and services, and New Energies. We forge win-win partnerships based on sharing technology and know-how and developing business opportunities with Chinese partners, both here and globally. Total China welcomes the talents who are looking for challenges and opportunities.

Job Expires

13-Jul-2020