Regional Distribution Manager MEAI

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings construction adhesives and health and protection growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London UK and publicly listed there since 1971 we employ c.3900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.

At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK Germany China Malaysia and Ohio USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021 we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable low-carbon economy.

Were Hiring: Regional Distribution Manager MEAI
Dubai UAE Middle East Africa & India
Coatings & Construction Polymer Industry

Are you a commercially driven leader with a passion for building high-performing distribution networks

We are looking for a Regional Distribution Manager (MEAI) to drive growth across the Coatings & Construction market managing strategic partners and expanding our polymer business in a dynamic fast-growing region.

What Youll Do

• Develop and execute the MEAI distribution strategy
• Lead and grow a network of Strategic Distribution Partners
• Drive sales growth margin improvement & specialty product penetration
• Own contract management negotiations & partner KPIs
• Build and manage a strong opportunity pipeline
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews & long-term partner planning (35 years)
• Collaborate closely with direct sales technical and supply chain teams
• Drive complexity reduction & operational efficiency initiatives

What Were Looking For

• 10 years experience in polymers chemicals or related industries
• Strong background in Coatings and/or Construction markets
• Proven success in distribution or commercial leadership roles
• Experience working across MEAI region
• Strong skills in negotiation strategy and partner management
• Ability to thrive in an international matrix organization

Why This Role

• High-impact role shaping regional growth strategy
• Opportunity to work with strategic partners across emerging markets
• Exposure to core and specialty polymer portfolio
• Key role in driving growth simplification agenda

Reporting to:
Group Distribution & ComEx Director & CCS Key Account Leader
(Coatings & Construction Solutions)

Global Benefits Overview

• Competitive market-aligned compensation

• Discretionary global bonus scheme

• Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) for senior positions

• Company car or car allowance varies by region and role

• Healthcare tailored to regional locations

• Parental leave and family support maternity paternity adoption (aligned with regional policies)

• Working options flexibility where it matters based on role and business needs

• Learning & development opportunities training online platforms buddy/mentorship programs Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers

• Wellbeing support employee assistance program (EAP) mental health resources wellbeing initiatives

• Retirement / pension contributions plans vary by country

• Culture of Inclusion where everyone can thrive

• Performance culture global reward & recognition programmes