Distribution Manager

Distribution Manager Opportunity

Would you like to be part of a global, diverse, and motivated sales team to develop contacts with distributors and thus increase sales of our products? Are you a proactive person who has experience working with distributors, knows how to build relationships, and thus increase the company’s presence in the market? Do you have a strong background in the Coating or related industry and are open to frequent business travels around the whole Benelux? Then you might be our new colleague at Hempel.

As the Distribution Manager, you will be responsible for managing cooperation with distributors from the Benelux area in such a way as to positively influence and increase sales of our products. In this role, you will also work internally with multiple departments such as the Sales Support Team, CSD, TSD, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales Front Office.

In this role you will need to:

• Preparing Quotations.
• Preparing Specifications/Quotations in IQS.
• Preparing Specifications/Quotations for Intumescent projects.
• Respond to customer inquiries both commercially and technically.
• Maintaining customer data in CRM.
• Managing customer pricelists.
• Supporting with communication.
• Preparing & Registering Guarantees within the company standards & procedures.
• Forming tight cooperation and reporting procedures with the distributor and Hempel account managers.
• Forming tight cooperation between distributors and Sales Support Team, TSD, CC, Supply Chain, and PFP team.
• Forming an internal network inside Hempel to share knowledge with the distributor.
• Supporting Marketing activities such as exhibitions, customer events, marketing campaigns, workshops, etc.

Qualifications and skills:

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar position in an international company.
• Knowledge of the Coating or related industry.
• Fluent communication in Dutch & English (written and spoken, French language would be an asset).
• Technical & commercial education would be beneficial.
• Ability to communicate and work independently.
• Openness for traveling (up to 50% working time).
• Flexibility and creativity to face challenges and provide solutions.
• Diplomatic approach towards customers.
• PC skills: Microsoft Office, CRM.

More about Hempel

At Hempel, you are invited to join a team of dedicated individuals and become part of a global community with 7,500 colleagues around the world. We are committed to promoting a workplace that values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Creating an inclusive environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work is crucial for our success in shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions.

We recognize that our journey must be persistent. We are dedicated to continually developing and improving our efforts and have a variety of programs and initiatives such as a global 16 weeks paid parental leave policy from day one, Inclusive Leadership Training, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, an internal Women’s Network, and mandatory Anti-Harassment Training. This is not a complete list, but essential in ensuring that every employee feels the responsibility of protecting our inclusive culture by treating each other with respect.

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect, and support for each other.

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas, and initiative are not only welcomed but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued, and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.

About Us

Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions working with customers within the decorative, marine, infrastructure, and energy industries. Our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, and being owned by the Hempel Foundation gives us the stability, means, and purpose to deliver lasting, positive change in the world.

The Hempel Group is the owner and parent company of Crown Paints, Wattyl, and the Neogard brand.