Product Manager

Welcome to the HARKE TEAM

Vendico Chemical AB is a well-established distributor of chemical raw materials serving customers across the Nordic chemical industry. Founded in 1994 and based in Malmö, Vendico combines strong market knowledge, technical expertise and a customer-focused approach with a broad portfolio of specialty and industrial chemicals. Since 2025, Vendico Chemical has been part of the HARKE GROUP, an international, family-owned chemical distribution group with an extensive network across Europe and international sourcing capabilities. This combination provides an excellent platform to further develop our activities in the Nordic markets.

To strengthen our activities in the Coatings, Plastics & Polymers (CPP) segment, we are looking for a commercially driven and technically interested: Product Manager - Coatings, Plastics & Polymers.

In this position, you will take responsibility for developing and growing our Coatings, Plastics & Polymers business across the Nordic region, with a strong focus on Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. The role combines sales, business development and product management.

You will work closely with existing Vendico customers, identify new business opportunities, develop relationships with new customers and introduce selected products and principals from the international HARKE Chemicals portfolio into the Nordic market.

A key part of your role will be understanding customers' formulations, applications and technical requirements and translating these needs into commercially attractive raw material solutions.

Your goal will be to establish Vendico Chemical as an increasingly important Nordic partner for Coatings, Plastics & Polymers raw materials, combining Vendico's local customer relationships and market expertise with the international supplier network and product portfolio of HARKE GROUP. You will identify new markets, develop new customers and applications and create sustainable, profitable business together with our customers and principals.

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Business Administration or a comparable qualification
• Alternatively, a strong commercial background combined with relevant experience in chemical distribution or the chemical industry
• Several years of experience in B2B sales, product management or business development within chemicals, polymers or related industries
• Experience in one or more of the following markets would be highly advantageous:
• Plastics
• Rubber
• PVC
• Coatings
• Adhesives
• Polyurethanes
• Understanding of chemical raw materials and industrial formulations
• Ability to discuss technical topics confidently with R&D and technical departments while also negotiating commercially with Purchasing
• Strong business development mentality and willingness to actively approach new customers
• Commercial understanding of pricing, margins and supply-chain considerations
• Structured and self-driven working style
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the Nordic region

Your Contact

We look forward to receiving your application via our online portal.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ms Julia Even (+49208/ 30692840).

A job advertisement from HARKE Nordics (Vendico Chemcial AB) , a member of the HARKE GROUP.

HARKE Nordics (Vendico Chemcials AB)

Pilåkersvägen 24, A-huset

217 64 Malmö

Sweden