Business Development Specialist - Specialties

Your areas of responsibility:

• Drive sales growth and secure new business opportunities across targeted specialty market segments, including Food, Wind, Packaging, Specialty Applications and strategic acquisitions.
• Develop and execute market-specific growth strategies to expand market share and profitability.
• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with prospective and existing customers at multiple levels within customer organisations.
• Research and analyse local and international industry trends, competitor activities, emerging technologies, and customer requirements.
• Achieve agreed business development targets in line with company strategy and profitability objectives.
• Collaborate with Global Team, Regional Managers and Sales Representatives to identify and develop opportunities within targeted specialty market segments.
• Support the sales team through customer visits, field support, and technical engagement where required.
• Attend networking events, exhibitions, conferences, and industry forums to promote the company's products, services, and value proposition.
• Utilize CRM tools and technology platforms to effectively manage opportunities, customer interactions, and business growth initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills we are looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in business development, sales. Experience in the lubricants Industry beneficial.
• Strong negotiation, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite .
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel when required.

These are your benefits:

• Diverse tasks and excellent future prospects.
• Personnel development and advanced training.
• Market-related pay and attractive company benefits.

Do you have any questions? ZA-vacancies@fuchs.com will be more than happy to answer them!