Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century, we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.
Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.
Arxada is looking for a Business Development Manager CDMO for Battery Materials. The role can be based in our European offices in Basel or Visp, (Switzerland), Barcelona (Spain), Cologne (Germany), Kourim (Czech Republic), or remote. In this role you will be responsible for the acquisition of new customers and CDMO projects with focus on customers from the battery and related industries. The role involves overseeing all commercial activities for designated customers, achieving results aligned with agreed commercial KPIs and project milestones.
Key Responsibilities:
Accountability to meet agreed commercial targets
Interact efficiently with customers and build strong relationships
Prepare commercial proposals and offers
Negotiate and close contracts
Drive marketing activities, and continuously analyze industry and customer landscape
Develop and execute strategies to acquire new customers and projects
Key Requirements:
MSc. In Chemistry, Pharmacy, Life Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology or related fields
min. 5+ years of work experience
Strong existing network in the battery industry and related industries
Strong business acumen
Excellent negotiation and project management skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Fluency in English.
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and manage multiple internal stakeholders.
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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