Market Segment Manager (m/f/div)

What we offer At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed. Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special! Find out more about the many benefits we offer: https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik: Meet the Team Shape the future of wood coatings – with expertise and a passion for innovation! We are looking for a dedicated individual to further develop our global Wood Coatings portfolio and provide strategic momentum. Become part of a dynamic team and drive innovations that inspire our customers. Responsibilities Technical customer support in the field of wood coatings across Europe: Close collaboration on all relevant topics Continuous development of the product and competency portfolio for wood coatings: Always staying at the forefront of new technologies and market trends Identifying and realizing customer opportunities: From acquisition to successful implementation Building strategic networks: Maintaining key business relationships and representing the company at trade fairs, conferences, and industry associations Strategy discussions and action plans: Reviewing market needs and deriving priorities Innovation management: Designing and implementing a broad innovation portfolio for Wood Coatings, including project leadership Requirements Professional qualification: Degree in chemistry, coatings/material technology, wood technology, or comparable technical training Expertise: Several years of experience in Wood Coatings, including development, customer support, and innovation management Project management skills: Proven experience in managing complex projects IT skills: Confident use of relevant software tools such as the MS Office package Language skills: Very good command of German and English Global mindset: Enjoy working in an international and intercultural environment with customers and expert networks Personal strengths: Customer orientation, analytical thinking, strong communication skills, as well as teamwork and a sense of responsibility Are you ready to help shape the future of wood coatings? Then we look forward to receiving your application! Your Application To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html. Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations. Your Talent Acquisition Manager: Burak Ünal Company is Evonik Operations GmbH This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution. Click here to learn more about Evonik from our employees