Business Development Manager

Join our successful team as a Business Development Manager and support Hempel’s strategic growth in the oil and gas industry! Hempel has an ambitious goal of shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions and doubling Hempel by 2025. Our O&G segment is a key contributor to Hempel’s overall growth and we remain ambitious about the future. Within the segment, our sales and business development team is a key enabler for our strategy and we are now embarking on new growth endeavors. As Business Development Manager you will hold a meaningful role in our organization – with areas of responsibility including driving growth and owning & driving a sector strategy within the O&G sector assigned to you. You will be responsible for selling the organisation's products B2B across multiple or non-specified channels within designated territory. Pursue sales leads; visit existing and new customers; assess customer needs and suggest appropriate products and services; respond to customer enquiries; negotiate prices and delivery times within limits of authority; and conclude sales orders to meet revenue targets. Identify, research, and contact prospective customers and build positive relationships that will generate future sales and repeat business. What you can look forward to in this role: Building partnerships with business leaders and decision makers within your assigned sector. Partnering with sales teams on growth initiatives Owning and implementing industry specific initiatives/strategies internally and being an expert in your area. Work cross-functionally on strategic projects with other teams such as Marketing, Commercial Excellence, Product Management etc. Engaging with external partners What key skills and attributes will you bring to the team? Proven sales experience, a background in the oil and gas industry will be beneficial to your understanding of the key contacts involved. Your commercial eye for business and ability to build relationships both externally and internally will help you along the way, especially when attending industry events and networking meetings. A love of travel and meeting new people will go hand in hand with this role. There will be regular opportunities for travel up to 50% You are proficient in English and able to communicate in a clear and consistent way – both verbally and in writing. (Other languages are considered as an asset) CRM, Microsoft Suite 365 What are we offering you as our new team member? A competitive salary package Continuous learning opportunities through on-the-job learning and through Hempel Academy Career opportunities across different functions and geographies A supportive and inclusive company culture Sounds like a match? Welcome to apply! Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system. More about Hempel At Hempel, you'll join a team of passionate and motivated individuals and become part of a global family with over almost 7,000 colleagues around the world. We know that diversity brings strength to the workplace, and we're dedicated to making sure everyone feels valued and supported which shows in our collaborative work environment. With offices and production sites in 80 countries, you'll get plenty of chances for international exposure and career advancement. Whether you're just starting out or ready to take your career to the next level, Hempel has something to offer. Get ready to be inspired by a company that truly cares about its employees and their professional growth. Come be a part of Hempel's mission to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions and unleash your full potential! At Hempel, we are working together to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. We believe this is only possible with dedicated employees with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Hempel is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of our employees and the customers we serve, providing equal opportunity for all. Application due 2024-04-15 Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Job Functions Business Development, Sales Industry Chemicals Across the globe, Hempel’s coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity. Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions working with customers within the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, and being owned by the Hempel Foundation gives us the stability, means and purpose to deliver lasting, positive change in the world. The Hempel Group is the owner and parent company of Crown Paints, J. W. Ostendorf, Renaulac, Wattyl and the Neogard brand.