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Commercial Director (Pharma), China & Hong Kong

Brenntag logoBrenntagShanghai,ChinaFull-timeListed 3mo ago

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The posting

Sales Target Achievement

  • Develop, plan and implement commercial plans and sales strategies for China and Hong Kong SAR, allocate resources accordingly
  • Optimize margins by managing pricing and contract negotiations effectively
  • Strengthen and manage relationships with key and major target customers in line with the new divisional go-to-market approach and drive a strong, customer-oriented performance culture with a focus on execution discipline.
  • Develop and lead a motivated, effective and efficient internal and external sales team ensuring clear accountabilities and KPIs and work to build a strong, vibrant and highly professional culture in the organization.
  • Build team and organizational capability through strong performance management, mentoring and development.
  • Partner with various stakeholders such as Business Development, Customer Service, Industry Market Managers and share best practices
  • Contribute to the success of product development projects

Reports, Customers & Suppliers Relationship

  • Continuously develops the quality of CRM reports & assures CRM report from all relevant customer interactions with sales team.
  • Provide sales forecasts, Monthly and/or Quarterly reports to suppliers & management.
  • Aligns local country strategies and Pharma regional core supplier strategies by Pharma BU.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to proactively identify potential threats and opportunities.

Human Resource Management

  • Together with Talent acquisition recruit and select the right qualifications & experiences staff according to staffing plan.
  • Lead, direct, evaluate and develop a team to ensure that the business strategy and activities are implemented effectively and consistently.
  • Ensure the remuneration structure is competitive, above market average and reflects individual performances.

Others

  • Perform other activities as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical manufacturing, biopharmaceuticals or pharmaceutical chemistry or related fields. / Master’s degree is a plus

Experience

Minimum 15 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry plus a few years’ at management level

Others

  • Fluent in Mandarin, written and spoken is mandatory
  • Proficiency in English is essential (written & spoken)
  • Strategic Thinking and Strong Analytical Skills
  • Effective Communication,strong Collaboration, negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills to effectively prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent Business / Commercial Acumen
  • Business and Marketing Know-How
  • Budgeting and Cost Controlling
  • Coaching and People Management
  • Ability to travel to customer as needed
  • Work independently with minimum supervision
  • Self-motivated and disciplined approach is essential.

Taken from Brenntag's own posting, last seen live on 14 Nov 2026.

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About Brenntag

Industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients, distributed from producers to manufacturers in pharma, food, personal care, cleaning products, lubricants, coatings, polymers and the process industries.

Pay schedule: Salaried employment with healthcare plans, a 401(k), paid parental leave and education assistance in the US; no posting names a commission plan, and field account managers drive their own territory.

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