Chemical Business Development Manager - Palm Oil

About Our Client

Our client is a well-known Water Treatment Chemical company.

Job Description

1. Prospecting for potential clients and converting them into increased business opportunities.
2. Identifying new business opportunities - including growth areas, trends, customers, products, and services.
3. Managing significant deal volume and target account pipelines.
4. Presenting new products and services to improve existing relationships.
5. Engaging internal and external contacts.
6. Recognizing opportunities for services and campaigns that will result in sales.
7. Developing and executing strategic sales plans, targeting prioritized opportunities.
8. Leveraging knowledge of industry and sales experience to establish credibility with current and prospective customers.
9. Providing timely and accurate sales forecasts to inform management's strategic decision-making and to reflect appropriate management of the territory and sales pipeline.
10. Collaborating with internal stakeholders to win new business.
11. Transitioning customers to the account management team responsible for post-sales support.

The Successful Applicant

1. Bachelor's degree in food science, biotechnology, microbiology, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field.
2. 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing (Production/QA/QC or others is preferable).
3. 5+ years of experience in sales or business development in the Palm Oil Industry with a strong network in the industry.
4. Having high-wide-deep relationships with Palm Oil customers.
5. Experience in developing and executing business plans, identifying and qualifying new leads, and negotiating and closing deals.
6. Strong understanding of the food industry and the competitive landscape.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.
9. Ability to travel frequently.
10. Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.

What's on Offer

1. Competitive Salary
2. Company Car
3. Insurance to cover family