Business Development Specialist

Il y a 4 semaines

Westerlo Flemish Region, VLG, Belgique Kaneka Belgium NV Temps plein
Your Function 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.