Technical Business Development Manager - Personal Care
Pubblicato il 17-08-2026 - Optify Search in Milano
Optify Search are currently partnered with a leading global manufacturer of specialty ingredients, who are looking to hire a Technical Business Development Manager to support the continued growth of their specialty chemicals and personal care portfolio across Europe.
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Responsibilities
- Drive commercial growth across key strategic accounts, developing long-term partnerships and expanding market share
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, positioning the business as a trusted partner in innovation and formulation development
- Identify and develop new business opportunities through consultative engagement around market trends, product performance, and customer needs
- Work cross-functionally with internal teams including R&D;, Product Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain to deliver successful projects and aligned account strategies
- Support customers on technical discussions related to formulations and ingredient applications
- Represent the business at industry events, trade shows, and technical seminars to enhance market presence
- Maintain accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and account planning to support sustainable growth
Qualifications
- Scientific Background: Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Industry Experience: Proven experience within FMCG company with in depth technical and formulation experience.
- Technical & Commercial Expertise: Strong understanding of formulations, ingredient functionality, and market dynamics, with the ability to translate technical concepts into commercial opportunities
- Professional Competencies: Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Commercially driven with a strategic mindset
- Comfortable operating in a cross-functional, international environment
- Highly autonomous, proactive, and results-oriented
- Competitive base salary with attractive bonus structure
- Company car and benefits package
- Clear progression pathway within a growing international business
About Optify SearchOptify Search is a leading executive search and selection business. xkiyazw From our London office, we provide retained and contingency recruitment solutions across industry, with specialist expertise in Healthcare, Ingredients, Chemicals, Contract Manufacturing, Packaging, and Semiconductor sectors.