Business Development Specialist-1

Role Overview

As a Business Development Specialist, you will drive sustainable and profitable growth within the Adhesives Market by identifying and developing new business opportunities, strengthening strategic customer and supplier relationships, and introducing innovative products and application solutions.

What You Will Do

Build and maintain strong relationships with principals, identify and develop new business opportunities, strengthen existing customer relationships, promote Brenntag’s technical capabilities and product portfolio, and develop and execute structured business plans.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will thrive in a dynamic, performance-driven environment and bring a strategic yet hands-on approach to developing new business and delivering sustainable growth.

Requirements

• 5–8 years’ experience in business development or technical sales within adhesives & chemical distribution, manufacturing or related industries
• Strong industry experience and technical understanding of the Adhesives market
• Proven track record of identifying and securing new business, developing applications and growing key accounts
• Experience managing the full sales cycle, from opportunity identification through to commercial closure and ongoing account development
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage strategic customer and supplier relationships
• Experience engaging with technical, commercial and senior management stakeholders
• Matric or equivalent qualification
• A degree or diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science or a related scientific or technical field, supported by relevant adhesives industry experience essential
• A business qualification, such as a BCom, MBA or relevant postgraduate diploma, would be advantageous

Benefits

• Dynamic multicultural work environment
• Competitive and fair salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work environment