General Manager / MD (chemical trading)

atOLYMPIA Recruitment Co., Ltd.

Role Purpose

The Managing Director will lead the overall operations and strategic direction of the company, ensuring sustainable growth, profitability, and organizational excellence. This role oversees all business operations — from import to sales and distribution — while fostering innovation, operational efficiency, and market leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Define and implement strategic plans to achieve business objectives in alignment with the company’s vision and shareholder expectations.
  2. Oversee all business functions, including production, import, sales & marketing, supply chain, and corporate administration.
  3. Drive business growth through market expansion and diversification within industrial sectors such as rubber, plastics (PVC), petrochemicals, paints, coatings, construction, cosmetics, palm oil, basic chemicals, and adhesives.
  4. Lead and inspire the management team to deliver high performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
  5. Manage the company’s P&L, ensuring profitability, cost control, and financial discipline.
  6. Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, suppliers, partners, and regulatory authorities.
  7. Ensure full compliance with laws, environmental regulations, and international standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
  8. Promote a culture of innovation, service excellence, and customer satisfaction, consistent with Company’s business philosophy.
  9. Develop and execute organizational development strategies, including talent development and succession planning.
  10. Provide strategic updates and regular performance reports to the Board of Directors.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field (MBA preferred).
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in senior management (MD, GM, VP, or equivalent) within the chemical, manufacturing, or industrial distribution sectors.
  • Proven track record in strategic planning, business growth, and operational excellence.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing full P&L responsibility.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Deep understanding of industrial chemical markets, supply chains, and customer needs.
  • Fluent in both Thai and English.
  • Able to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Experience required
  • 10 years
Career level
  • Top Level
Only Thai nationals can apply
Salary
  • 180,000 - 250,000 THB, Negotiable
Job function
  • Management
Job type
  • Full-time
Age preferred
  • From 40 to 50

Company overview

Size:1-10 employees
Industry:Human Resources / Recruitment
Location:Bangkok
Founded in:2019

OLYMPIA Search & Recruitment, we are here to assist you in the research, selection, hiring, and onboarding process of your key employees to ensure you will have a high-performance workforce. Our philosophy is to combine People and Technology to help our clients achieve optimal pe ...

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Why join us:

  • Attractive salary and commission scheme
  • Quarterly bonus, subject to performance
  • Mobile phone, laptop, medical insurance, networking/ social functions
  • Friendly working environment, where you will have a chance to work autonomously, take initiatives, and manage your own ...
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Job location: Prawet
Head office: 39/1 Yen Akart Road, Chongnonsri, Yannawa, Bangkok
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