Technical Sales Manager – Biofuel & Feedstock

MBP Group; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Hybrid work model

International business exposure

Job summary

MBP Solutions is seeking a commercially driven Technical Sales Manager to grow our renewable fuels business and support a new production facility in the Netherlands. This hands-on role combines technical understanding with commercial responsibility across feedstock sourcing, market development, and customer collaboration.

You will work with biodiesel producers, processing partners, and regulatory experts to turn waste streams into renewable fuel solutions, while developing strategies for

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in technical sales or business development in biofuels or related industries.
• Experience with technical B2B customers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong commercial instincts and stakeholder management.
• Fluent English (C1); German (C1) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Secure feedstock supply for NL facility.
• Develop relationships with biodiesel producers across Europe.
• Drive sales of bio marine fuel and identify new opportunities.
• Lead technical‑commercial discussions on specifications and samples.
• Navigate sustainability rules including RED III and EU ETS.

Skills

Technical sales

Business development

Biofuels

Marine fuels

Customer relationship

Regulatory awareness

English proficiency

Education

Science/engineering education

Job description

Technical Sales Manager – Biofuel & Feedstock

Full Time / Initial 1 year contract (with possibility of becoming permanent)

Based in our Gouda, Netherlands office / Hybrid working

Technical expertise. Commercial instinct. Real-world impact.

MBP Solutions is looking for a commercially driven Technical Sales Manager to help grow our renewable fuels business and play a key role in the success of our new production facility in the Netherlands.

You’ll be sourcing feedstocks from biodiesel distillation residues, developing markets for bio marine fuels, working with leading biodiesel producers across Europe and helping shape MBP’s future position in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply chains. You’ll work directly with customers, suppliers, processing partners, laboratories, technical specialists and regulatory experts to understand products, solve technical and commercial challenges and turn waste and residue streams into valuable renewable fuel solutions.

This is a hands‑on technical‑commercial role, combining commercial responsibility with a strong understanding of products, specifications, and their applications.

What you’ll do

• Secure feedstock supply for MBP’s new NL facility
• Develop relationships with biodiesel producers across Europe
• Drive sales of bio marine fuel and identify new market opportunities
• Work closely with our strategic processing partner in Germany
• Support the development of new fuel products and applications
• Lead technical‑commercial discussions with customers and suppliers around product specifications, feedstock characteristics, samples, analysis, quality issues and potential applications
• Work together with Quality, Operations and external partners to assess new feedstocks and develop practical solutions
• Help navigate evolving sustainability requirements including RED III, FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS

What we’re looking for

You may currently be working in technical sales, technical business development, product management or another technical‑commercial role within Biofuels, Biodiesel, Marine fuels, Fats & Oils, Oleochemicals, Waste and residue processing or a related process industry.

We are looking for someone who combines strong commercial drive with sufficient technical knowledge and experience to independently manage demanding industrial customers and take ownership of existing business relatively quickly.

You’ll bring:

• At least five years’ experience in trading, account management or business development in a relevant technical‑commercial environment, ideally within biofuels, biodiesel, marine fuels, fats & oils, oleochemicals, waste and residue processing or a related process industry
• Experience working directly with technical B2B customers, suppliers, production facilities and/or quality teams
• Strong commercial instincts and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to understand and discuss product specifications, feedstock characteristics, laboratory analyses, processing limitations and quality deviations
• A scientific, technical or engineering mindset with a relevant natural science or engineering education or equivalent demonstrable technical experience
• A hands‑on and solution‑oriented approach, comfortable getting involved in samples, specifications, trials, quality issues and technical‑commercial problem solving
• Fluent English (min C1) and ideally German (min C1). Other European languages are an advantage
• Curiosity, resilience and a willingness to help build something new, with the ability to take ownership and get up to speed quickly

The role goes beyond transactional sales. We are looking for someone who enjoys understanding the product and its application, working closely with technical and operational teams and translating this knowledge into commercially successful solutions.

Over the next few years, you’ll help develop supply chains that support both renewable marine fuels and future sustainable aviation fuel production. You’ll have the opportunity to influence strategy, build long‑term partnerships and play a visible role in a growing international business committed to circular economy solutions.

Particulars:

• Salary range 85,000 EUR to 115,000 EUR depending on experience
• Initial 1 year contract
• 25 days holiday
• International business with local presence and cross‑border collaboration
• Work for a company committed to sustainability with a genuine environmental positive impact
• Enjoy a collaborative professional culture with hybrid flexibility

Every application at MBP is reviewed by a person. We believe people should be assessed by people, and all hiring decisions include human oversight.