Deputy Manager – Technical Sales (PU Footwear)

About the role

The Deputy Manager, Technical Sales – PU Footwear will act as the local key account manager, driving the Value Chain hunting strategy for polyurethane (PU) footwear projects in Vietnam. You will work closely with the VN team to identify new opportunities, secure approvals and build strong relationships with major shoe manufacturers, including Taiwanese, Korean and Chinese transplants.

Key responsibilities

• Implement the Value Chain hunting strategy to generate new PU footwear business.
• Identify and qualify potential PU footwear projects with local shoe factories.
• Secure product approvals and manage key accounts throughout the sales cycle.
• Maintain and expand relationships with major footwear manufacturers in Vietnam.
• Collaborate with internal technical and marketing teams to tailor solutions for the footwear sector.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Chemistry, Materials or Polymer.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical sales or technical service, preferably within the PU or chemical industry.
• Fluent Chinese (spoken and written) is mandatory.
• Deep knowledge of PU products, applications and the footwear industry.

Required skills

• Technical Sales
• B2B sales expertise
• Chinese language proficiency
• Footwear industry knowledge

What we offer

• Competitive, negotiable compensation package.
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in chemicals and materials.
• Dynamic, multicultural environment in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.