Assistant Business Manager

Location:

United Kingdom

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Advertiser:

Stepan Company

Job ID:

131368960

Posted On: 

29 November 2024

Job Description

Our Polymers Business Team is looking for a multi-disciplined Assistant Business Manager who can support the Business Director to develop and implement business strategies to achieve the Company objectives. This is a hybrid working role and the successful candidate will be expected to attend our office in Rickmansworth 3 days per week.
Other duties include:

-Develop and implement business strategies and 5-year plans. ·
-Focus on unique selling propositions and differentiators. ·
-Support the Business Director in managing day-to-day operations of the business. ·
-Have strong SAP and BPC skills to input data and extract data for analysis of market trends, customer behaviour and competitive activity. ·
-Understand and analyse financial data and other performance metrics to measure the success of the business and its operations. ·
-Conduct market research and analyse data to identify new business opportunities. ·
-Collaborate with Innovation and R&D functions to formulate targets for growth and product development. ·
-Prepare reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders. 
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of our products and services to our customers. ·
-Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers across different functions and at different levels. 
-Collaborate with senior management to create and execute plans for business growth.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.

· Confident in Process Mapping and Business Benefits.

· Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.

· Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking.

· Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

· Ability to communicate effectively with customers, colleagues and external stakeholders

· Proficient in using Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), SAP and BPC

· Strong organisational and time-management skills

· Ability to work independently and also as part of a team.

· Proactive and able to take the initiative

Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 22 global manufacturing locations and over 2,500 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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