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We are Sojitz SOLVADIS Your Expert in ChemistryFor over 140 years, we have been a reliable, innovative, and professional partner in the international marketing and distribution of basic and specialty chemicals.Sojitz SOLVADIS as an EmployerAs a European company, Sojitz SOLVADIS Group is characterized by flat management hierarchies. We treat each other as equals, offer varied tasks and intensive on-the-job training with competent collegial support. We want our employees to feel comfortable. Therefore, we create space for personal development and see ourselves as a driving force for new ideas. Because the ideas, knowledge and commitment of each individual lead to our joint success.For our Business Unit Specialty Chemicals, we are looking for an Assistant Manager (m/f/d) to BU Leader Specialty Chemicals to join us in Frankfurt am Main as soon as possible.Specialty ChemicalsOur Specialty Chemicals Business Unit specialises in providing high-quality chemical solutions for various industries. As a leading distributor, we offer a comprehensive range of speciality chemicals tailored to the individual needs of our customers. Our broad product portfolio includes ceramic raw materials, water treatment agents, lubricants, raw materials for unsaturated polyester resins (UPR), rubber and more. We also supply first-class ingredients for the cosmetics, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, always ensuring the highest quality and performance standards.ResponsibilityClose cooperation with the head of the business unit in day-to-day businessDriving the integration of work processes, communication, team collaboration within the business unitsCollaboration on cross-functional projects, in particular for the harmonisation of processesDevelopment of a collaboration framework as an interface between sales, logistics, purchasing and administrative tasks in operational sales (e.g. preparing quotations, customer correspondence, etc.)Support in logistics coordination (e.g. for delivery dates, interface to forwarding agents)Preparation of documents, presentations and decision papers for the managementOrganisation of meetings, workshops and internal eventsQualificationBachelor''s or Master''s degree with a commercial background or comparableProfessional experience, preferably in retailFamiliarity with chemistry or prior experience in the chemical sector is highly desirableExperience in negotiating and dealing with customersBusiness fluent in German and EnglishExperience with SAP/R3 is an advantage