Business Development Manager - Industrial Lubricants and Greases

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

Zusammenfassung

A leading petroleum company is hiring a Business Development Manager in Düsseldorf to lead sales expansion in the EMEA region. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience and a university degree. Key responsibilities include managing customer accounts and expanding business in lubricants and greases across Europe. The role offers a salary ranging from €70,000 to €120,000 per annum, with the possibility of working from home after probation.

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of experience in Sales or Business Development in lubricants, grease, oil, or tribology.
• Proven track record in account management and customer acquisition.
• Right to work in Germany is required; visa sponsorship not available.

Aufgaben

• Single point of contact to the customer base for lubricants and greases.
• Expand the lubricants and greases business in Europe.
• Develop commercial proposals and contracts for customer supply.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Sales experience

Account management

Customer acquisition

Knowledge of lubricant market

Ausbildung

University degree in science or engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

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

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)

Business Development Manager – Main Responsibilities

• Single point of contact to the existing customer base for lubricants and greases
• Interface to group companies (Japan, USA, China and others) for global accounts, technical requirements, recommendations and support
• Expand the lubricants and greases business in Europe and achieve product approvals for the 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

Ideal Candidate

• University degree or similar (science, engineering, etc.)
• At least 5 years of experience in Sales, Business Development / Project Management in lubricants, grease, oil, or tribology
• Good knowledge of the lubricant and grease market and competitive landscape
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven track record in account management and customer acquisition
• Experience in active customer relationship management and customer acquisition
• Highly motivated, self-reliant, and motivated for continuous learning
• Knowledge of other European languages is advantageous (e.g., French, Spanish, Italian, Polish)
• All applicants must have the right to work in Germany; visa sponsorship is not available