Business Development Manager - Industrial Lubricants and Greases

Cross Border Recruitment; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading petroleum company in Düsseldorf is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead sales expansion in the EMEA region. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the lubricants or oil industry, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in account management. This role offers a competitive salary of €70,000 - €120,000 annually plus bonus, and potential remote work after probation.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in sales or business development in the lubricants or oil industry.
• Strong understanding of the lubricant and grease market.
• Proven track record in account management.

Aufgaben

• Serve as the main contact for customers in lubricants and greases.
• Expand business in Europe and secure product approvals.
• Develop contracts and solutions for customer supply.

Kenntnisse

Sales

Business Development

Account Management

Communication

Presentation Skills

Ausbildung

University degree or similar (science, engineering, etc.)

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

A Japanese petroleum company is seeking a Business Development Manager who can lead their sales expansion in the EMEA region.

Previous proven experience within lubricants, grease, oil, or tribology is required.

TYPE: Permanent, full time

WORKING HOURS: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, core hours 9:30–16:30

SALARY: €70,000 - €120,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus bonus

START: ASAP

LOCATION: Düsseldorf (1 day working from home is possible after successful completion of probationary period)

Responsibilities

• Single point of contact to the existing customer base for lubricants and greases
• Interface to the group companies (Japan, USA, China and so on) for global accounts, technical requirements, recommendations and support
• Expand the lubricants and greases business in Europe and achieve product approvals for their global organization
• Develop commercial proposals, contracts, and solutions for customer supply
• Work on sustainability and carbon emission improvement through product localization
• Customer account responsibility, including order forecast, orders placement, supply chain and payments.
• Working in a team of

Ideal Candidate

• University degree or similar (science, engineering, etc.)
• At least 5 years' experience in Sales, Business Development / Project Manager related in lubricants, grease, oil, or tribology industry
• Good knowledge of the lubricant and grease market and competitive situation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Long proven track record of expertise in account management
• Experience in active customer relationship management and customer acquisition
• Highly motivated and self-reliant and willing for continuously learning
• Knowledge of other European languages are advantageous (Such as French, Spanish, Italian or Polish etc...)
• All applicants must have the right to work in Germany as the Company is not able to offer visa support.