The focus of the Technical Business Development Manager role is to plan, direct, control and manage the sales of a defined sector within Process Filtration (all foods incl. dairy, plant-based foods, ingredients and food manufacturing), to achieve financial and business objectives in this field.
While your focus region will be China (remotely and through strategic travelling), you will be part of a global team impacting a growing strategic business unit and will be able to define the strategy and sales approach in dedicated sectors with strong growth potential.
Role Responsibilities:
Develop a winning strategy for growth including target applications, competitor information, market data etc.
Support sales activities within your sector using the existing product portfolio incl. technical project support for the local team, becoming the local expert for focus applications, approach options and market insight
Frequent travelling (Mainly China, and occasionally additional APAC regions when necessary) to support customer visits and site assessments, product trials, technical meetings, trade shows, sector specific events, etc.
Develop mid- and long-term requirements in terms of product validations, new product developments, market trends, and market opportunities. Act as the voice of the market in your focus region to support product management
Minimum Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in the Food and Beverage Industry, preferred Dairy, Plant-Based, or Food Manufacturing experience
Strong technical understanding of filtration and process requirements in your sector
Strong communication and presentation skills
Self-organized and able to develop a clear vision and structure for the global sales organizations
Proactive Mindset, able to plan initiatives and realize actions for business growth together with the local Sales team
Fluent in English
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree/technical education (preferable food science or process engineering, alternatively chemical, biology, or relevant engineering background)
Previous work experience at a filtration company active in these environments
Experience with business development