Product Manager - Commodity Trading

IXOM plays a vital part in the lives of tens of millions of people every day. We’re the experts behind the scenes, who ensure safe and reliable access and help industries, businesses and local communities to thrive.

Our products, services and solutions are used across many end markets, including dairy, agriculture, viticulture, electricity, steel, food and beverage, pulp and paper, mining and construction, and water treatment (just to name a few). 

We are supported by over 1,300 people globally and our operations span across four continents and nine countries, with headquarters in Melbourne, Australia. 

About your role

Due to an internal promotion, a unique opportunity for a Product Manager – Commodity Trading, has become available to join our Industrial team.  

The Product Manager role is a pivotal and critical supplier facing role that will see you manage and develop key relationships with our key global principals and suppliers, leveraging your networks and experience to identify and develop strategic growth opportunities, whilst collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive commercial outcomes.  

This role is the ultimate commercial opportunity within the chemical industry, ideal for someone looking to realise their professional potential; leveraging their sales acumen and potentially open exciting future managerial career opportunities in a great business and industry. 

With offices based in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, we are flexible to where this role is based, working with a collaborative team in a hybrid environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Profitability, safety and growth the Water Treatment and Commodity Trading portfolio to meet financial, commercial and operations targets
• Ensure compliance of product, packaging, documentation and Suppliers/Principals
• Market research and analysis to identify market requirements
• Cultivate and sustain strong Principal and Supplier relationships
• Actively prospecting for new technologies, products, suppliers and customers
• Establish product and marketing development plans
• Analysis and monitor competitor activity
• Contribute to the development of financial budgets
• Develop and implement pricing strategies and monitor conformance

Who are we looking for?

• 10+ years in a Product, Sales or marketing management role within chemical distribution or related industry
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as Chemistry, Science or Business highly preferred
• In depth knowledge of B2B product management and marketing
• Experience in chemicals and chemical treatment technologies
• Genuine new business development expertise with the ability to create opportunities through various channels
• Being well versed in international trade, currency movements and financial literacy
• Resilient, self-motivated, systematic, and driven by profitable growth
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage at executive level with multinational suppliers and customers

Benefits at IXOM

We take looking after our people seriously. 

For a start, you'll work for a large global organisation, where you'll not only earn a competitive salary, but you'll also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a recognition program, and a range of health and wellness benefits and discounts. 

Our wellbeing program is second to none, and we offer a range of education assistance and learning resources, as well as secondment and promotion opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally. 

We support what’s important to you by promoting workplace giving, diversity and providing volunteering leave, and, of course, we offer flexible working wherever possible. 

To Apply

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Process

At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.