You, as the ideal ideal candidate can identify yourself in the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of business experience in sales and/or marketing in the Home & Personal Care market proven by a strong network;
• Technical degree/training in chemistry, chemical engineering, biotech, biochemistry or bioengineering;
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects in a matrix environment;
• Experience with interfacing various levels of management both internally and externally with customers;
• Good knowledge of the surfactant market and especially on the Home & Personal Care market in its different applications area (detergent, ADW, body wash, shampoos, hard surface cleaner ….);
• You have a technical background in formulating surfactants in different applications;
• You feel comfortable bringing completely novel products to the market and to brand owners;
• You are eager to achieve ambitious sales goals;
• You are a strong communicator and can easily build relations and grow partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders;
• You enjoy regular (international) business travel (~35%);
• You are an enthusiastic team player, but you can work independently and take initiative to get things done;
• You can handle the administrative part of the business development job, including visit reports, and closing commercial contracts;
• You are fluent in English; other languages (French, German, Dutch) are an asset.

If you are looking to make an impact in one of the world’s biggest industries, does climate change concern you and are you excited by biotech and circular economy, then this is the opportunity for you!

On offer is a position where you can make a difference which will be rewarded by a competitive salary and bonus.