Business Development Manager

About the Company

Avantium is an innovation-driven pioneer in the emerging industry of renewable and sustainable chemistry. The company focuses on developing practical solutions to accelerate the transition to a fossil-free world through innovative plant-based chemicals and materials.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new opportunities with key customers in the Personal Care segment and convert them into offtake agreements
• Set up Distributor Agreements with distributors in the Personal Care segment
• Develop and execute a commercialization strategy for Glycolic Acid in the Personal Care market
• Monitor market insights and analyze data to translate market insight into strategic focus
• Collect and convert customer requirements into technical product specifications
• Represent Volta at conferences for lead generation and relationship building

Requirements

• Master or Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Business, or Commercial area
• At least 5 years of B2B work experience
• At least 2 years in a commercial role in Business Development or Sales and Marketing
• Experience in the Personal Care ingredients industry
• Ability to independently identify, assess, and execute business opportunities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent in English
• Willingness to travel internationally for 30-50% of working time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with large brand owners
• Experience in sustainable concepts and product positioning
• Proficiency in additional languages