International Business Development Manager, Specialty Chemicals

Key Corporate Services

United Kingdom

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Key Corporate Services is seeking an International Business Development Manager for specialty chemicals to expand our European and international markets. The role combines strategic account development with hands-on market entry and distributor network growth.

Based in the United Kingdom or mainland Europe, you will lead cross-functional efforts, travel internationally, and collaborate with R&D, technical, and manufacturing teams to deliver value-added solutions.

Qualifications

Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent hands-on chemical industry experience.
Proven track record selling specialty chemicals to manufacturers.
Experience with distributors and agents across multiple countries.
Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

Identify, pursue, and win new business with manufacturers across Europe and international markets.
Develop opportunities in targeted industries, including personal care, coatings, adhesives, packaging, plastics/PVC, and related chemical applications.
Support, develop, and manage international distributors and sales agents.
Build relationships with R&D, technical, purchasing, and manufacturing decision-makers.
Partner with internal technical, manufacturing, and commercial teams to deliver value-added solutions.
Track market trends and competitive activity to identify new opportunities.
Travel internationally to customers, distributors, and industry events.