Product Development Manager

Key responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new product opportunities based on market trends, customer requirements and business needs
• Assist in, lead and coordinate the product development activities
• Work closely with commercial / sales teams and customers to understand technical requirements and source and then develop suitable chemical products
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify potential business opportunities and areas for product improvement
• Collaborate with Sales, Technical, Quality, Production and other relevant departments to ensure successful product development and market introduction
• Liaise with suppliers and principals on product specifications, technical information, samples and product development matters
• Conduct product trials, evaluations and technical assessments where required
• Monitor product performance and customer feedback and recommend improvements where necessary
• Support the Sales team in technical presentations, customer visits and product demonstrations
• Take ownership of assigned product development projects and ensure that targets, timelines and deliverables are achieved
• Any other related duties to product development as assigned by the Company from time to time

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science or a related technical field
• 3 to 4 years working experience in chemical sales, technical sales, application development, product development or technical support preferred. Have good understanding of chemical trading industry.
• Willing to travel for customer visits, product trials and business development activities when required
• Good understanding of chemical products, applications and/or industrial processes an advantage
• Good command of English, both written and spoken