EMEA Sales Manager

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking an EMEA Sales Manager to join our growing Thermal and Specialized Solutions Business (TSS) team. This position will be available at our Geneva (Switzerland) facility and report directly to the EMEA Business Director.You will lead a team of 6 individuals, and you will be part of an organization of about 50 employees throughout EMEA, managing the sales, marketing, product line management, business development, supply chain.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are seeking an experienced Sales Leader EMEA to drive sustainable growth and operational efficiency across our diverse EMEA markets. This is a highly visible role, you will be part of the EMEA leadership team, requiring strong partnership and offering potential to influence our growth in the region. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in B2B Chemicals industry in marketing, sales, product management, strong strategic thinking abilities, and a passion for building and leading high-performance teams.

This role involves navigating complex regulatory landscapes, including the F-Gas Quota, to maximize sales opportunities for both our base products and the Opteon™ portfolio.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Formulate and implement regional sales and business development strategies to meet revenue, profitability and market penetration objectives.

• Provide leadership and manage assigned team to execute the EMEA sales and business development strategy effectively.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the refrigeration/air conditioning market and its regulatory landscape.

• Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, operations, product management, and finance to ensure cohesive support for sales initiatives.

• Monitor and evaluate regional sales performance, ensuring accurate forecasting and efficient operations, such as cash collection, packaging return etc.

• Cultivate strong relationships with key clients and partners, and designing strong account management plans.

• Willing to travel up to~50%.

The following is required for this role:

• Educated to University degree in International Management, Business Administration, Economics or Chemical engineering.

• Min 10-15 years of international experience in the Chemical Industry, with at least 5 + years of Sales Management in EMEA.

• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach, adaptable to changing market conditions.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.

• In-depth understanding of regional market dynamics, CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce), and sales performance metrics.

The following is preferred for this role:

• MBA or advanced business degree.
• Business development, B2B Marketing experience in the Chemical Industry.
• Knowledge of Industrial refrigeration, HVAC or Automotive Sector.
• Languages: English and French/German or any other relevant European language preferred.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS 

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive.   That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry. 

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible.  In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry. 

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in local currency):

CHF164,960.00 - CHF257,750.00

Chemours Level:

28

Annual Bonus Target:

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."