Europe OEMs Business Development Manager – Battery Recycling

Umicore AG & Co. KG; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore AG & Co. KG in Brussels seeks a Business Development Manager for OEMs across Europe. You will build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, prepare commercial offers, participate in tenders, and negotiate recycling contracts.

You will also monitor deliveries, volumes, quality standards and forecasts to ensure compliance with contracts. You will identify new business opportunities, including new customers and geographical markets, contribute market insights, visit customers at trade

Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant professional experience in a commercial, sales or business development role.
• Fluent in German and English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Interest in technical, operational and logistical processes.
• Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent time management and a structured, systematic approach to work.
• Persistent, proactive and results-oriented personality.
• Strong negotiation skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong business relationships with OEMs, prepare commercial offers, participate in tenders and negotiate recycling contracts.
• Monitor deliveries, material volumes, quality standards and forecasts, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, including new customer accounts, geographical markets and recycling services.
• Contribute to the strategic roadmap by providing market insights, industry developments and competitor intelligence.
• Visit customers and represent BRS at industry trade fairs, networking events and conferences.
• Coordinate back-office activities to ensure efficient contract execution and high-quality customer service.
• Collaborate closely with other Commercial Managers and provide temporary support when required.

Skills

German language

English language

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Umicore AG & Co. KG in Brussels seeks a Business Development Manager for OEMs across Europe. You will build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, prepare commercial offers, participate in tenders, and negotiate recycling contracts.

You will also monitor deliveries, volumes, quality standards and forecasts to ensure compliance with contracts. You will identify new business opportunities, including new customers and geographical markets, contribute market insights, visit customers at trade