Commodity Chemical Specialist
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Job Summary
Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large local and global simple and complex.
Are you ready to be our Commodity Chemical Specialist
We are looking for a Commodity Chemical Specialist with primary purpose to manage and swiftly respond to business related to commodity chemicals ensuring that all quotes/orders are complete competitive and inline with customer requirements. The role demands a deep understanding of the market a keen eye for detail and the ability to think outside the box to handle the varied nature of each enquiry. The Specialist will play a critical role in driving the companys growth by securing new business through effective communication pricing strategies and relationship management with both customers and business partners.
Who you will work with:
The Commodity Chemical Specialist reports to the Customer Service Manager and closely co-operate with the Commercial Manager Sales Operations and interacting with customers to understand their needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle incoming enquiries/orders with urgency ensuring that all customer requests are acknowledged and processed promptly.
- Evaluate the feasibility of each enquiry and provide competitive quotes.
- Liaise with business partners to determine the most feasible way to deliver the product on board and inline with local regulations.
- Develop long-term relationships with customers.
- Follow up on open quotes converting them into confirmed orders.
- Maintain strong relationships with business partners.
- Stay informed about market trends.
- Provide insights to the Commercial Manager
- Manage orders from quote to delivery coordinating with relevant teams to ensure timely order fulfilment.
- Maintain accurate records of all quotes and orders in our CRM.
- Generate regular reports.
- Track customer history and adjust strategies
- Organized and well structured
What you need to be successful in this role:
- Bachelors degree in business Shipping or a related field is preferred.
- Prior experience in a similar role within the shipping industry.
- Deep understanding of shipping and port operations.
- Strong analytical skills to assess market conditions and pricing strategies.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in salesforce (or similar) and MS office.
- Fluent in English - both writing and speaking.
- A proactive motivated and positive attitude with the ability to easily adapt to business changes and learn new processes quickly
- Computer literate (experience in system environment) strong Excel skills
What we offer:
Working in Wilhelmsen can offer a culture and work environment of strong leadership career development work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. Our organization thrives by using modern tools and is eager to utilize the business opportunities that arise with new digital tools and skills.
Sounds interesting If you can see yourself in this role please apply today with your CV in English!
Application deadline: 20.02.2026
Work location: Piraeus Greece
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Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles additional background screening may be required.
Wilhelmsen group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We celebrate our differences and encourage people of all backgrounds ethnicities genders and beliefs
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Continuous Improvement
- Financial Concepts
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Sensors
- Project Management
- Process Engineering
- Organic Chemistry
- Manufacturing
- Analytics
About Company
Our vision is to shape the maritime industry. Through innovation, expertise, quality products and services we are able to meet the challenges and needs of the world's global fleet.
