SALES MANAGER – Polymers & Petrochemicals

Company Description CH Trading is a private company specializing in the sales and distribution of petrochemical products in Vietnam. The company focuses on building strong relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and industrial customers across the local market. CH Trading aims to expand its portfolio in polymers and petrochemicals while maintaining high service standards and reliable supply. The organization values commercial agility, market knowledge, and long-term partnerships. Team members benefit from working in a growing business with opportunities to influence sales strategy and market development.

Role Description:

Sales Manager - Polymers & Petrochemicals is based in Saigon Ward, HCMC with a hybrid work arrangement, allowing some work-from-home flexibility.

• Develop sales of new polymer and petrochemical products.
• Identify new market opportunities, customers and applications.
• Build a strong customer base with sustainable long-term demand.
• Manage the full sales cycle: product promotion, value selling, price negotiations, demand forecasting and key account management.
• Support product testing and resolution of technical issues.
• Source new products from existing and new suppliers.
• Develop long-term relationships with key customers and suppliers.
• Participate in and gradually lead supplier negotiations.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in customer-facing B2B roles within petrochemicals and/or polymers.
• Strong network of industry contacts in Vietnam.
• Solid sales, negotiation, market analysis and presentation skills.
• Strong practical understanding of polymer applications, industrial technologies and processing.
• Result-oriented, proactive and able to develop new business independently.
• Fluent English.
• Preferably from Japanese trading companies or relevant
• A technical academic background is preferred but not mandatory, provided the candidate has strong hands-on experience in polymers and/or petrochemicals and sufficient product knowledge gained through practical industry experience.
• The key objective of the role is to build new product lines and customer relationships from the ground up, successfully structuring the first deals and creating sustainable business in Vietnam.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter to il@chemtrading.vn / chau.vo@chemtrading.vn with the subject line: SM.