Business Development Manager (Personal Care) - Chemical Manufacturing Industry

Talent Search Recruitment - Indonesia; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 656.491.000 - 984.737.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Business Development Manager in Jakarta to drive growth in the Personal Care segment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in chemical sales and a strong track record in client acquisition and account management. This role requires excellent English proficiency and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in chemical sales for the personal care sector.
• Excellent English professional proficiency.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, adaptable and self-driven.

Responsibilities

• Leverage industry connections to generate new business.
• Meet or exceed revenue goals through new and existing customers.
• Manage all phases from product sampling to securing production orders.

Skills

Client Acquisition

Sales Growth

Customer Relationship Management

Team Collaboration

Account Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Business Development Manager (Personal Care) - Chemical Manufacturing Industry

Our Client, based in the US, is a high-growth, venture-backed specialty chemicals supplier disrupting the Oil & Gas, Industrial Coatings, Water Treatment, and Personal Care sectors. The company follows an asset-light, full-stack approach, taking responsibility for product quality and delivery timelines. Known for exceptional responsiveness, resolving inquiries in under 96 hours, it operates across Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America, and is expanding into the U.S. market. The company is seeking a Business Development Manager in Indonesia (Jakarta) to lead growth in the Personal Care segment.

Responsibilities

• Client Acquisition: Leverage existing industry connections to generate new business with manufacturers and distributors in the personal care sector.
• Sales Growth: Meet or exceed revenue goals across monthly, quarterly, and annual plans through new and existing customers.
• Full Sales Cycle: Manage all phases from product sampling to trial runs to securing production orders.
• Customer Relationship Management: Travel as needed to foster strong client relationships and grow the company's presence and product range.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments and client teams to build long-term partnerships.
• Account Management: Focus on expanding key accounts in the Jakarta region.
• Performance Metrics: Track revenue growth, customer count, and contribution margins.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in chemical sales for the personal care sector. Must have a successful record of acquiring new mid-sized accounts.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required. A background in chemistry is advantageous, though practical industry experience takes precedence.
• Excellent English professional proficiency.
• Mindset: Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and self-driven. Strong skills in time management, strategic thinking, and long-term business planning are essential.