We are looking for people with Qaracter!

Welcome to OQEMA in the UK, where our modern laboratories drive innovation. We are looking for talented professionals who want to enrich our dynamic research environment and further strengthen our leading position in the chemical industry. Join our team and help shape the future of chemical innovation.

With our principle of the strength of our community in combination with the high level of expertise of our versatile employees, we have developed into one of the top companies in European chemical distribution in recent years and continue to grow. In the coming years we want to further enrich the market for chemical substances with our extensive range and new products and for this we are looking for people with Qaracter.

Do you have Qaracter and are you ready to take on responsibility and make a difference?

OQEMA Limited in the UK, are looking for your support as;

Business Development Manager - Food (Midlands/M62 corridor)

Full time (37.5 h/week) | Permanent | United Kingdom

Hybrid

Your impact within the OQEMA Group

The ideal candidate is a motivated, well-organised individual who has a deep understanding of prospecting and developing strong relationships with customers across the Food Industry, with a focus on new business.

Business Growth: Identify and secure new business in manufacturing, or foodservice sectors.

Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, sustainable relationships with key accounts to ensure repeat business.

Market Analysis & Strategy: Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing to inform business strategy and product positioning.

Commercial Negotiation: Manage pricing and commercial contracts to ensure high-profit margins.

Product Launches & Marketing: Coordinate with teams to support product development, sampling, NPD

Forecasting: Prepare sales forecasts and reports for senior management.

Networking: Represent the company at trade shows and industry events.

Key Qualifications

Industry Experience: Proven experience within the food manufacturing, ingredients or food ingredient distribution industry

Sales Skills: Strong ability to negotiate, pitch, and close deals.

Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse market trends and performance data.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client & principle interaction.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to identify market gaps and develop growth plans.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ of sales experience within the Food industry
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Customer focussed
• Ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders and contacts.

#OQEMAfamily Benefits

• 25 days of holiday per year plus a day off on your birthday and a role in a fast-growing company with secure prospects for the future
• Life assurance x4 basic salary
• Company pension
• Tasks in a dynamic, internationally operating environment with a lot of creative freedom
• Familiar working atmosphere with committed colleagues, open doors and short decision-making processes
• Internal training opportunities that allow you to develop personally and professionally

Sounds interesting?

Join our journey of innovation and shape the future at OQEMA. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute your skills in a dynamic, innovative environment, we look forward to welcoming you to our team. Apply now and let's redefine the world of chemical distribution together.

Any questions, please feel free to contact:

Jenny Teesdale

jenny.teesdale@oqema.com

At OQEMA, we do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, religion, political opinion, ideology, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, physical health or any other characteristic.

We want an environment full of variety, diversity and openness and offer our employees and applicants a workplace with full equality of opportunity. For us, the focus is on WE.

That is why we do not tolerate discrimination, racism, harassment or bullying.

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