Technical Business Development Specialist – Polyurethane (PU) Foam Solutions

Workforce İnsan Kaynakları; Çorlu; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce İnsan Kaynakları is seeking a Technical Business Development Specialist for a local chemical manufacturer in the Çerkezköy-Çorlu area. The role focuses on developing new business opportunities and supporting the polyurethane foam additives portfolio.

The ideal candidate has solid technical expertise in PU foam production, raw materials, formulations, and applications, with strong customer-facing experience and the ability to translate technical needs into practical commercial solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in technical business development, technical sales, technical service, or application development, with solid technical knowledge of polyurethane foam solutions, raw materials, additives, systems, formulations, and applications.
• Experience in a customer-facing technical role involving polyurethane raw materials, systems, or foam formulations.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, production, or process environments, preferably within chemical companies.
• Understanding of commercial aspects such as product positioning, customer strategy, market development, and business support.
• Good command of English.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Çerkezköy-Çorlu area or nearby locations.
• Solid technical and analytical problem-solving skills, with an application-oriented approach.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to understand customer needs and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• Ability to connect technical requirements with commercial objectives and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Good project coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and cross-functional environment, with a practical and solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly technical project and business development reports, tracking project progress, opportunities, and outcomes.
• Conduct regular customer visits to identify technical requirements, understand customer needs, and analyze market trends.
• Act as a bridge between the field sales team and the Application Laboratory, coordinating the development of new products and application areas.
• Transfer customer technical challenges and requirements to the Application Laboratory and coordinate the solution development process.
• Conduct competitor product analysis and benchmarking activities, evaluating alternative products based on technical performance and application requirements.

Skills

PU foam know-how

Technical sales

Cross-functional work

Customer needs analysis

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry / Polymer Science

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Business Development Specialist to join our client, a local chemical manufacturer, with a focus on developing new business opportunities and supporting the growth of its polyurethane foam additives portfolio.

This role is ideal for professionals with solid technical expertise in PU foam production, raw materials, formulations, and applications, combined with customer-facing experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in technical business development, technical sales, technical service, or application development, with solid technical knowledge of polyurethane foam solutions, raw materials, additives, systems, formulations, and applications.
• Experience in a customer-facing technical role involving polyurethane raw materials, systems, or foam formulations.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, production, or process environments, preferably within chemical companies.
• Understanding of commercial aspects such as product positioning, customer strategy, market development, and business support.
• Good command of English.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Çerkezköy-Çorlu area or nearby locations.
• Solid technical and analytical problem-solving skills, with an application-oriented approach.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to understand customer needs and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• Ability to connect technical requirements with commercial objectives and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Good project coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and cross-functional environment, with a practical and solution-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly technical project and business development reports, tracking project progress, opportunities, and outcomes.
• Conduct regular customer visits to identify technical requirements, understand customer needs, and analyze market trends.
• Act as a bridge between the field sales team and the Application Laboratory, coordinating the development of new products and application areas.
• Transfer customer technical challenges and requirements to the Application Laboratory and coordinate the solution development process.
• Conduct competitor product analysis and benchmarking activities, evaluating alternative products based on technical performance and application requirements.