Business Development Manager CEE

Our Client

We are partnered with a leading player in the production of Oleochemicals serving diverse industries such as food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, their tailored solutions, ensure they stay competitive in a dynamic market.

The Role

• Support of the existing customer portfolio from the chemical, cosmetics, food and pharmaceutical industries
• Responsibility for the Central Eastern Europe market region
• Expansion of the existing customer portfolio and additional target industries
• Create and implement a budget for the area of responsibility
• Identify and analyse market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to uncover new business opportunities.
• Review and adaptation of the existing supply chain
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients and partners to secure favourable terms and conditions.
• Conducting customer and trade fair visits with sales talks and presentations
• Regular travel in the market region as well as the necessary regular presence onsite

Requirements

• Several years of experience in sales as a sales manager, product manager, key account manager or business development manager
• Knowledge of oleochemistry is a key requirements
• Fluent in written and spoken English as well as very good knowledge of at least one Eastern European language
• Strong communication and negotiation skills as well as enthusiasm
• Analytical, solution-oriented and strategic thinking
• Hands-on mentality
• Team spirit, commitment and willingness to travel (national and international)