Manager Business Development

Sibelco; Talke; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibelco in Talke, United Kingdom, is seeking a Manager Business Development for Northern Europe. The role accelerates profitable growth, acts as internal consulting engine, and partners with VP Northern Europe and commercial leaders to identify and execute opportunities.

You will combine strategy, analytics, and project leadership to shape the growth agenda through new market entry, product commercialization, portfolio optimization, pricing, and AI-enabled decision making.

Responsibilities

• New market entry initiatives
• Commercialization of new products and applications
• Portfolio strategy and asset optimization
• Commercial excellence transformation
• Value-based pricing and contracting
• AI-enabled commercial decision making
• Strategic growth projects

Job description

Manager Business Development

Location: Talke At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match? At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description:

The Business Development Manager Northern Europe is a high-potential strategic commercial role responsible for accelerating profitable growth across Sibelco's Northern Europe business. The role will act as the internal consulting and commercial transformation engine for the region, working directly with the VP Northern Europe and commercial leaders to identify, assess and execute growth opportunities, drive commercial excellence initiatives and support portfolio development decisions. This position combines strategy consulting, advanced commercial analytics, business development and project leadership.

The successful candidate will shape the Northern Europe growth agenda through:

• New market entry initiatives
• Commercialization of new products and applications
• Portfolio strategy and asset optimization
• Commercial excellence transformation
• Value-based pricing and contracting
• AI-enabled commercial decision making
• Strategic growth projects

Employee Type: Permanent

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