Coating & Resin Department Head (Chemical)

This position offers you the chance to shape the future of a dynamic department, overseeing all aspects from sales and marketing to technical services and operational excellence. You will be empowered to drive business growth, nurture a high-performing team, and build lasting partnerships with key customers and principals.

What you'll do:
As Coating and Resin Department Head, you will play a central role in orchestrating all facets of departmental operations. Your day-to-day activities will involve strategic planning, hands-on team leadership, budget oversight, market analysis, customer engagement, supplier collaboration, and process optimisation. You will be responsible for developing actionable business plans that align with broader organisational objectives while ensuring smooth execution of daily operations. By nurturing talent within your team, maintaining robust customer relationships, driving new business development initiatives, managing inventory levels efficiently, and upholding high standards of service delivery, you will contribute directly to the department’s ongoing success. Your ability to balance operational detail with big-picture thinking will be essential as you guide your team towards achieving ambitious targets in a competitive marketplace.

• Provide clear direction, guidance, and support for all departmental activities including sales, marketing, technical services, inventory management, operational expenses, people planning, and P&L accountability.
• Motivate, train, and nurture the sales team to ensure achievement of sales budgets while fostering an inclusive and collaborative working environment.
• Monitor individual progress of each sales staff member through regular coaching sessions and performance evaluations to encourage continuous improvement.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively by allocating customer accounts and tasks that match each team member’s strengths for optimal productivity.
• Identify potential within your team for career advancement and facilitate their professional development through mentoring and targeted training initiatives.
• Develop comprehensive business plans in line with both regional and company strategies to drive sustainable growth in the coatings and resin market.
• Prepare annual sales forecasts and expense budgets; oversee departmental operations to achieve set targets for revenue generation and collection efficiency.
• Design effective sales and marketing strategies based on market research insights; implement these plans through your team while regularly reviewing performance metrics.
• Maintain strong rapport with key customers by understanding their needs through regular visits; monitor product performance to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
• Collaborate closely with principals or suppliers on technical and commercial matters to create mutually beneficial business opportunities.

What you bring:
To excel as Coating and Resin Department Head, you will bring not only technical qualifications but also substantial experience in managing complex sales operations within the chemical or coatings industry. Your background should reflect an aptitude for strategic planning combined with hands-on leadership—enabling you to inspire teams towards shared goals while maintaining operational discipline. Your interpersonal abilities will allow you to foster meaningful connections across departments as well as externally with customers or suppliers. A keen eye for market developments paired with analytical acumen will help you identify emerging trends that can inform innovative approaches. Your fluency in English ensures effective communication across diverse audiences. Above all else, your dedication to supporting others’ growth—through mentorship or structured training—will reinforce a positive workplace culture where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or a related field is required for this position as it ensures deep technical understanding relevant to the coatings industry.
• At least 8 years’ experience in sales or marketing within the chemical or coatings sector demonstrates your proven track record in similar environments.
• Advanced knowledge of B2B sales processes enables you to navigate complex client relationships with confidence while delivering tailored solutions.
• Demonstrated ability in persuading and influencing stakeholders at all levels supports effective negotiation with customers, suppliers, and internal teams alike.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential for building trust-based relationships both internally among colleagues as well as externally with clients and partners.
• Experience in developing business plans aligned with regional strategies shows your capacity for strategic thinking coupled with practical implementation skills.
• Proficiency in English communication allows you to interact seamlessly across multicultural teams as well as international principals or suppliers.
• A history of successful people management highlights your commitment to nurturing talent through coaching, mentoring, training programmes, and constructive feedback loops.
• Familiarity with inventory management practices ensures efficient stock control that supports uninterrupted operations without overextending resources.
• Ability to analyse market trends provides valuable insights for identifying new opportunities or responding proactively to industry shifts.

What sets this company apart:
This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to employee development and collaborative achievement. Here you’ll find an environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged at every level—from cross-functional teamwork on challenging projects to formal training opportunities designed around your career aspirations. The leadership style is supportive rather than directive; managers are approachable mentors who invest time in helping you reach your full potential. Whether you’re looking for long-term stability or room for advancement into broader roles regionally or globally, this is an employer that truly values what each individual brings—and rewards those who share its vision for sustainable growth built on trust-based relationships.

What's next:
If you are ready to take on this influential role shaping the future of the coatings industry in Indonesia while advancing your own career journey—this is your moment!
Apply today by clicking on the link provided; join a forward-thinking organisation where your expertise will make a real difference.

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