Business Development Specialist

Il y a 3 jours

Westerlo, Antwerpen, Belgique Kaneka Belgium NV Temps plein 55 000 € - 75 000 € Contrat

As a Business Development Specialist you are responsible for:

  • Sales, marketing and generate profit according the agreed business plan in EMEA.
  • Report and assistance to the Business Manager EMEA to set up the sales budget and action planning.
  • Collection, analyse and report market information to develop the marketing strategy.
  • Provide strategic guidance to technical teams, customers, and agents to identify new market opportunities and maximize sales outcomes
  • Collaborate closely with technical, marketing, and product management teams to develop customer-specific solutions and convert new business opportunities.
  • Promoting the technical and commercial advantages of Kaneka MS Polymer technology.
  • Represent Kaneka at industry events, exhibitions, and technical seminars.

Your Profile

  • Master in Science (Preferably in Chemistry) and Business master degree (optional) or equivalent through experience.
  • Strong background in chemistry, Polymers and related application.
  • Experience in business development or sales, especially in speciality chemicals, adhesives, sealants, polymers, construction chemicals or related industries.
  • Strong understanding of the construction, industrial, automotive or manufacturing market.
  • Ability to engage both commercially and technically with customers across R&D, purchasing, production, and management functions.
  • Strong communication skills and a proven ability to work within a team
  • Strong knowledge of English (additional EU languages are an advantage)
  • Excellent negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Willingness to travel extensively (30-50%) within the assigned territory.

What we offer

A varied function in a stable and growing international Japanese origin company in a traffic-free area. A decent basic remuneration with extensive fringe benefits. An intensive start-up program and regular follow-up training to further professionalize and form a professional production environment.