Business Development Manager (m/f/d) Infrastructure Solutions

Job Description

Welcome to Saint-Gobain

"MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME" - That is our goal! With our diverse brand portfolio, we are an innovation leader in the design of materials and solutions for construction and industry. As a global top employer with around 160,000 employees in 75+ countries, we focus on sustainability and top performance.

Our brand Vetrotex fiberglass products are used in many industrial applications because they add strength, have low thermal conductivity, are naturally fire resistant, do not elongate or shrink, do not conduct electricity, and do not decay.

We are now looking for support for infrastructure applications for a new product in the field of asphalt technology.

Ready to join the journey? #WeMakeTheWorldABetterHome

Responsibilities

1. Verifying product offers to ensure they meet market needs and updating sales forecasts regularly to reflect current trends and projections.
2. Implementing growth strategies to achieve targeted sales goals.
3. Monitoring market trends to stay ahead of the competition and adapt strategies accordingly.
4. Supporting the technical needs of partners, ensuring they have the necessary resources and knowledge to succeed.
5. Overseeing product installations and on-site verifications, ensuring products are correctly implemented and meet quality standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed studies or technical education focused on civil engineering, road construction, or comparable.
• 5+ years experience in sales and business development within the infrastructure/geosynthetic industry (asphalt/bitumen).
• Proven experience in building business relationships.
• Strong presentation skills and a high level of commitment, initiative, and sense of responsibility.
• Ability to manage projects from inception to handover to commercial and operations teams.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel (France, Germany, BENELUX); ideally based at the DE/FR border.
• Fluent in English, French, and German.

What We Offer

• Flexibility - home office, remote working, hybrid models, work-life balance, and flextime options.
• Versatility - work in an international group with an entrepreneurial attitude.
• Health and Safety - health measures, fitness offers, company doctor, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and assistance fund.
• Personal Development - tailored career programs, personal development initiatives, e-learning platform, and access to the Saint-Gobain Academy.
• Benefits - employee share program, pension scheme, discount tools, corporate benefits, JobRad, childcare facilities, and more.
• We promote gender diversity and encourage women to pursue management roles.
• Sustainability - aligned with our purpose "MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME".