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Business Development Manager

Solenis

About Solenis

  • In July 2023, Diversey was bought by Solenis.
  • The agreement unites two of the industry's heavyweights with activities in related and highly complementary markets.
  • Solenis produces sustainable specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, while Diversey specializes in providing solutions and technologies within cleaning, hygiene and infection prevention.
  • With the acquisition, Solenis has activities in over 130 countries, with 71 production facilities and over 15,000 employees.
  • In 2024, Solenis is Recognized as a US Best Managed Company for the third consecutive year.
  • For over 100 years, we at Diversey have worked to further develop and adapt our wide range of cleaning and hygiene solutions.
  • Our solutions include everything from patented cleaning agents, dosing and dispensing equipment, floor machines, digital monitoring systems, services and advice.
  • Facility Management, Building Service Contractors, Foodservice, Hospitality, Public Sector, Healthcare, Channel Partners etc.
  • We are green at heart and working with sustainable development as a very comprehensive concept that deals with both environmental, economic and social aspects.
  • Thanks to our long history as a market leader in hygiene, infection prevention and cleaning solutions, the name Diversey has today become synonymous with quality and credibility.

Responsibilities

  • You'll Do As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and growing high-value corporate accounts.
  • You will build trusted, long-term relationships with senior decision-makers and translate customer needs into tailored solutions that drive revenue and sustainable business growth.
  • Identify, target, and secure high-value corporate accounts through strategic prospecting, outreach, and relationship building.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with senior-level decision-makers and key influencers across assigned accounts.
  • Develop tailored proposals and compelling business cases that address customer challenges and align with their strategic objectives.
  • Lead commercial discussions and contract negotiations, creating mutually beneficial outcomes that drive new business and repeat opportunities.
  • Develop account strategies to increase revenue and share of spend across existing customers.
  • Partner closely with Marketing, Product, Operations, and other internal teams to develop and deliver solutions that exceed customer expectations.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to identify new business opportunities and inform account strategies.
  • Maintain a strong and accurate sales pipeline using CRM tools such as Salesforce and provide reliable sales forecasts to senior management.
  • Represent the company at industry events, networking forums, and customer meetings to strengthen relationships and enhance brand visibility.
  • Conduct regular account reviews and strategy discussions with key customers to understand evolving needs and identify opportunities for growth.

Requirements

  • You'll Bring 5+ years of experience in B2B Business Development, Corporate Sales, Account Management, or a related commercial role.
  • Proven track record of winning, developing, and growing large corporate accounts.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify opportunities, develop strategies, and convert prospects into long-term customers.
  • Excellent negotiation, presentation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage senior decision-makers.
  • Experience using CRM platforms, such as Salesforce, to manage sales pipelines, account activity, and forecasting.
  • A strategic and customer-focused mindset, with the ability to understand business challenges and translate insights into actionable solutions.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a genuine passion for developing long-term customer partnerships.

Preferred

  • Experience within the hospitality and/or F&B industry, particularly with global or strategic customers, would be highly advantageous.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with uncapped performance-based incentives .
  • Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options.
  • Opportunities to engage with leading corporate and global brands.
  • Access to exclusive industry events, networking opportunities, and senior customer engagements.
  • A collaborative and high-performing environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
  • The opportunity to lead high-impact business development initiatives and directly influence the company's growth.