Business Development Specialist

Kaneka Belgium NV; Westerlo; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kaneka Belgium NV is seeking a Business Development Specialist to drive sales and marketing efforts across the EMEA region. You will report to the Business Manager EMEA and help set budgets and action plans while analysing market data to shape marketing strategy.

You will guide technical teams and customers to identify opportunities, develop customer-specific solutions and promote Kaneka MS Polymer technology at events and seminars.

Qualifications

• Master in Science (preferably in Chemistry) or equivalent through experience.
• Strong background in chemistry, polymers and related applications.
• Experience in business development or sales, especially in speciality chemicals, adhesives, sealants, polymers, construction chemicals or related industries.
• Strong understanding of construction, industrial, automotive or manufacturing market.
• Ability to engage commercially and technically with customers across R&D, purchasing, production and management functions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team.
• Strong knowledge of English (additional EU languages are an advantage).
• Excellent negotiation, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilités

• Sales, marketing and generate profit according to the agreed business plan in EMEA.
• Report and assist to set up the sales budget and action planning.
• Collect, analyse and report market information to develop the marketing strategy.
• Provide strategic guidance to technical teams, customers and agents to identify new market opportunities and maximize sales outcomes.
• Collaborate with technical, marketing and product management teams to develop customer-specific solutions and convert new business opportunities.
• Promote the technical and commercial advantages of Kaneka MS Polymer technology.
• Represent Kaneka at industry events, exhibitions and technical seminars.

Connaissances

Sales experience

Chemistry background

English proficiency

Communication skills

Formation

Master in Science (Chemistry)

Business master (optional)

Outils

None

Description du poste

As a Business Development Specialist you are responsible for:

• Sales, marketing and generate profit according the agreed business plan in EMEA.
• Report and assistance to the Business Manager EMEA to set up the sales budget and action planning.
• Collection, analyse and report market information to develop the marketing strategy.
• Provide strategic guidance to technical teams, customers, and agents to identify new market opportunities and maximize sales outcomes
• Collaborate closely with technical, marketing, and product management teams to develop customer-specific solutions and convert new business opportunities.
• Promoting the technical and commercial advantages of Kaneka MS Polymer technology.
• Represent Kaneka at industry events, exhibitions, and technical seminars.

Your Profile

• Master in Science (Preferably in Chemistry) and Business master degree (optional) or equivalent through experience.
• Strong background in chemistry, Polymers and related application.
• Experience in business development or sales, especially in speciality chemicals, adhesives, sealants, polymers, construction chemicals or related industries.
• Strong understanding of the construction, industrial, automotive or manufacturing market.
• Ability to engage both commercially and technically with customers across R&D, purchasing, production, and management functions.
• Strong communication skills and a proven ability to work within a team
• Strong knowledge of English (additional EU languages are an advantage)
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively (30-50%) within the assigned territory.

What we offer

A varied function in a stable and growing international Japanese origin company in a traffic-free area. A decent basic remuneration with extensive fringe benefits. An intensive start-up program and regular follow-up training to further professionalize and form a professional production environment.