Your mission: Drive growth and success in South America
As a Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our commercial strategy for South America. You will guide our local affiliates, inspire sales teams, and ensure sustainable growth in the region.
In this role, you will make a real impact by:

• Developing and implementing strategies to drive growth and strengthen our market position together with the affiliate managers.
• Identifying market opportunities and proactively responding to developments in the region in collaboration with global industry development teams.
• Motivating sales teams to actively pursue new clients and introduce new products.
• Monitoring objectives, both financially and operationally, within your area of responsibility.
• Contributing to strategic projects and investments that support our growth ambitions.

What doe you need to be successful?
You are a natural commercial leader and strategic thinker with:

• A higher education degree, combined with 5 to 10 years of experience in international trade, preferably in South America.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
• Open to traveling approximately 20% of the time to South America.
• The ability to collaborate with local teams and diverse departments at our headquarters.
• Strong commercial expertise and insight into strategic and financial challenges, enabling you to make an impact for our clients and subsidiaries.
• Residence in the region of Antwerp

What can you expect in return?
At Manuchar, you will be at the forefront of international growth and part of a dynamic team.
We offer:

• A challenging position with significant responsibilities in an international environment.
• An attractive salary package, including a company car, mobile phone, hospitalization insurance, group insurance, collective bonus, and more.
• Opportunities to further develop your skills and make an impact in a multicultural context.

Can't wait to join our team?
Please send your detailed CV and cover letter through our online tool CVWarehouse.

Any questions?
Feel free to contact Micheline Goossens, Talent Acquisition Specialist, micheline.goossens@manuchar.com

Manuchar, a multinational of Belgian origin
Manuchar, headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium is a leading distributor of chemicals in emerging markets. We complement our Chemical Distribution business with International Trade Services in steel, polymers and several other raw materials.
In 2023 we handled 4 million metric tons of goods, generating 2.4 billion USD in sales. Our local operations are in over 40 countries and 140 locations. Manuchar employs 2,800 professionals worldwide.
At Manuchar "We keep your production running. Anytime. Anywhere.”