Sales Manager - – Specialty Chemicals

We are partnering with a growing specialty chemicals producer/trader seeking an experienced Regional Sales Manager to drive commercial growth across Asia.

The role focuses on trading and business development of chlor-alkali and downstream chemical products, including liquid caustic soda, chlorine derivatives, and epichlorohydrin (ECH), which is widely used in epoxy resins, coatings, adhesives, and industrial applications.

You will be responsible for building strong customer relationships across industrial manufacturing, alumina refining, biodiesel by-products, and epoxy resin supply chains, while identifying new opportunities across the chemical value chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and expand sales of liquid caustic soda, chlorine-based derivatives, and ECH
• Manage trading activities across Asia markets (spot and contract business)
• Build and maintain relationships with customers in:Alumina / aluminium refining industryBiodiesel and glycerol producersEpoxy resin and downstream chemical manufacturers
• Identify arbitrage and value-chain opportunities across chlor-alkali and ECH markets
• Monitor market trends for caustic soda, chlorine, glycerol, and epoxy feedstocks
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and logistics with suppliers and buyers
• Work closely with production and supply chain teams to ensure product availability and optimization

Key Products / Value Chain

• Liquid Caustic Soda (NaOH)
• Chlorine (Cl₂) and chlor-alkali derivatives
• Crude glycerol (biodiesel by-product)
• Epichlorohydrin (ECH)
• Downstream epoxy resin ecosystem (indirect exposure)

Requirements

• Strong experience in chemical trading or specialty chemicals sales
• Exposure to chlor-alkali, caustic soda, chlorine, or ECH markets preferred
• Knowledge of industrial chemical value chains (aluminium, biodiesel, epoxy, coatings)
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Regional Asia market experience is a plus

For a confidential discussion, please send your updated CV to [Confidential Information]

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