Business Development

23 ore fa

Pavia PV, Provincia di Pavia; Lombardia, Italia Birn+Partners Tempo pieno

Overview

In this role you will drive the growth of Sipcam-Oxon's Fine Chemicals intermediates business across Europe and international markets. You will identify and win new customers and applications, building a robust commercial pipeline from the ground up. You work cross-functionally with R&D, Production, and Regulatory teams to translate market needs into viable products and projects. You will manage relationships, shape pricing, and push for value-led profitability. This is a hands-on, entrepreneurial role with a clear mission to expand high-value portfolios like MSA, MSA 70% and MSC into diverse sectors.

Retribuzione / Benefits

  • base salary 60,000-75,000 EUR
  • 15% MBO bonus
  • permanent contract under CCNL Chimico

Responsabilità

  • Identify and develop new customers and opportunities in target Fine Chemicals segments (MSA, MSA 70%, MSC).
  • Build and maintain a structured commercial pipeline with clear prioritization.
  • Assess commercial potential of new industries and applications; conduct market assessments.
  • Collaborate with R&D and internal teams to select and prioritize development projects.
  • Contribute to business cases for new products, applications, and customer projects.
  • Manage commercial and technical customer relationships throughout the sales process.
  • Support pricing definitions and commercial terms aligned with profitability targets.
  • Prepare sales forecasts and monitor volumes, revenue, margins, and ASP.
  • Evaluate opportunities on volume, price, margin, lead time, and technical/commercial risk.
  • Develop the technical marketing strategy and articulate product advantages (European production, quality, impurity control, environmental profile).
  • Coordinate product samples, technical/docs, and qualification materials for new customers.
  • Support customer audits and qualification activities; coordinate with QA/QC, Regulatory, and other functions.

Requisiti fondamentali

  • 5–10 years in commercial, business development or technical sales in the chemical industry.
  • Proven B2B sales experience for technical chemicals and new market development.
  • Experience with reagents, building blocks, pharmaceutical intermediates, Fine/Specialty Chemicals, or related sectors.
  • Ability to build a business from scratch, open new accounts and explore new markets.
  • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
  • entrepreneurial mindset
  • commercial drive
  • analytical and data-driven
  • understanding of industrial and specialty chemicals
  • knowledge of synthesis routes and reagent roles for pharma/agrochemical intermediates
  • ability to develop pipelines and assess market opportunities