Business Development Specialist

As a Business Development Specialist, you are responsible for:

• Sales and marketing activities and achieving profit according to the agreed business plan within the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa).
• Reporting to and providing support to the Business Manager EMEA in drafting the sales budget and action plans.
• Collecting, analyzing, and reporting market information for the development of the marketing strategy.
• Providing strategic guidance to technical teams, customers, and agents to identify new market opportunities and maximize sales results.
• Collaborating closely with technical teams, marketing, and product management departments to develop customer-specific solutions and convert them into new business opportunities.
• Promoting the technical and commercial advantages of the Kaneka MS Polymer technology.
• Representing Kaneka at trade fairs, industry events, and technical seminars.
• You have a master's degree, preferably in Chemistry, and a master's in Business Administration (plus point) or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in chemistry, polymers, and knowledge of relevant applications.
• You have experience in business development/sales within the chemicals, adhesives, sealants, polymers, construction chemicals, or related industries sector.
• Good knowledge of the construction, industrial, automotive, or manufacturing market.
• Ability to approach customers at both a commercial and technical level, including R&D, purchasing, production, and management.
• Strong communication skills and a proven ability to work in a team.
• Excellent knowledge of English; additional European languages are an asset.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively (30-50%).