Are you ready to take your career to the next level with one of the world's leading glass and glazing manufacturers? NGF Europe Limited, situated in St Helens and part of the prestigious NSG Group, is seeking a dynamic and driven Market Development Specialist to join our innovative team.
About Us:
The NSG Group, with approximately 28,000 permanent employees, is renowned for its cutting-edge products in the Architectural, Automotive, and Creative Technology Glass sectors. At NGF Europe, we specialize in the manufacture and marketing of high-quality glass cord and glass flake products, supplying customers worldwide. As part of the Creative Technology business unit, we are at the forefront of innovation.
The Role:
As a Market Development Specialist, you will be pivotal in maintaining and expanding our portfolio of High Modulus/High Strength Glass yarns, including our flagship product, MAGNAVI™. This role offers the unique opportunity to work closely with our team in Japan, as well as travel across the UK and EU to meet business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to achieve sales volumes, revenues, and margin targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers.
- Identify new markets and opportunities for existing and new products.
- Manage sales administration, including pricing, stock levels, and order placement using SAP S4 HANA.
- Travel to support business and customer needs, sometimes at short notice.
Key Competencies:
- Visionary Thinker: You challenge the status quo, set ambitious goals, and relentlessly pursue them, demonstrating a strong commitment and accountability for results.
- Customer Champion: You recognize and seize opportunities to build business with new and existing customers, ensuring their needs are at the heart of everything you do.
- Master Influencer: You present recommendations logically and persuasively, aligned with business priorities, and skilfully persuade stakeholders to take actions that advance shared interests and business goals.
- Adaptable Innovator: You are flexible and can quickly adapt to new challenges, finding innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Collaborative Leader: You thrive in a team environment, working effectively with colleagues around the world to achieve common objectives.
- Tech-Savvy Analyst: You possess strong technical and commercial competence, leveraging your proficiency with MS Office and other digital tools to analyse market trends and drive strategic decisions.
Requirements:
- Degree in Marketing, Business, or a Technical discipline.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Technical and commercial competence.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Self-driven with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary based on skills and knowledge.
- Company Gainshare Scheme and Attendance Recognition Scheme.
- Generous pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution.
- Life Assurance at 3 times salary.
- Company Sickness Benefit and comprehensive holiday package.
- Compressed working time scheme; hybrid working and Employee Assistance Programme.