Vacancy: Business Developer
Location: UK/ Europe Flexible
Job Family: Commercial
Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more than 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field.
The Life Science Technologies (LST) business unit of Johnson Matthey is a specialty business serving the pharmaceutical, agrochemical and fine chemical markets with high added value solutions. Our teams are dedicated to the development of sustainable solutions for the synthesis of increasingly complex structures in the field of organic chemistry.
We have an exciting vacancy for a Business Developer to join our EMEA sales team. We are looking for a tenacious individual with a strong commercial mindset who is able to build & maintain relationships with new and existing customers. The incumbent will work closely with the wider Life Science Technologies commercial organisation, and particularly the Innovator sales team.
Your responsibilities:
* Deliver the financial targets for the assigned accounts/segments.
* Articulate and execute the New Business Development (NBD) roadmap to expand LST pipeline of projects and support growth on the EMEA Innovator market segment.
* Manage the relationship with assigned accounts/segments in EMEA Region and coordinate with all supporting functions (RnD teams, Product Managers, Customer Service Teams, Finance, Supply Chain, etc…) to service customer´s needs at the best level.
* Implement business unit pricing strategies (with the Market Lead) and ensure that budgeted sales and margins are achieved.
* Lead NBD initiatives such as NPI, Business Model Innovations or New Market Development across EMEA Region.
* Monitor and follow up catalysts demand on an on-going basis and create reliable forecast for the projects/customers managed.
Requirements for the role:
* Degree in a scientific/technical or business field or significant experience.
* Project Management skills.
* Expertise setting up and managing sales channels and processes.
* Excellent communication & personal skills, including the ability to negotiate, influence and persuade at all levels.
* Ability to prioritise workload of self and team, in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
How you will be rewarded:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles and locations).
At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career.
Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.
Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.
For any queries or should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact GlobalRecruit@matthey.com.
Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
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