Our client is global acting chemical, biotech research and production company and operates on several respected and know brands.

We are seeking to hire their new

Director Business Development

Duties

• Define regional longer term strategic goals , business development initiatives in line with the client's overall strategic objectives
• Identify and priorities new revenue-generating opportunities in all global markets , direct business development activities
• Maintain and develop existing and new customers through appropriate propositions and a professional and knowledgeable approach
• Drive revenue and profit increase to achieve sustainable business growth target- Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships
• Record, analyse, report and administer according to systems and company process requirements.
• Provide regular and reliable sales and profit forecasts to the board relating to budgets with all corrective actions planned
• Manage product/service mix, pricing ,and margins according to agreed direction, negotiation of contracts with customers and the 3rd party companies
• Conduct regular analysis of competitive environment and market trends, provide market feedbacks to the relevant function teams of the company regarding competitive offerings , prospect needs , generate product development ideas to meet market needs
• Responsible for overall management of sales & marketing , distribution and customer relationship activities - Responsible for the initiation and implementation of the short and long term strategic business plans and new customers acquisition plan

Who you are

• Proven track record and success in senior sales &marketing role with securing sales/profit results and strategic goals versus targets
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to spot business opportunities, proven track record of successfully pitching for new business and new customer with leading role
• Excellent negotiation skills, strive to maximize the benefits of the enterprise, be good at digging a win-win solution and promoting cooperation.
• University degree in a technical, business or scientific subject; an MBA is an advantage
• Experience in a similar function with a focus on business development strategic marketing, sales or product management; proven business acquisition success record
• Strategic thinking coupled with a high degree of creativity, analytics, business acumen and a "nose" for business opportunities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, particularly in relation to the processing and visualization of data to communicate focused key value propositions
• Ability to understand political implications at all levels of negotiation with the customer.
• Ability to foster effective relationships and communicate effectively, both internally and externally at all levels.
• Self-motivated team player with persuasion, assertiveness, relentless determination and passion for results-oriented success
• Fluent in German and English, spoken and written, as well as competent handling of MS Office, especially PowerPoint
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and tasks.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to support the business as required.
• The successful candidate has a passion for business and for leading the client to new and better results.
• He or she is experienced in strategic and business planning, in project and people management in an international / matrix context

IESF AG
Aeschenvorstadt 71
CH-4010 Basel
Tel +41 (0)61 225 42 42
info@iesfgroup.com

Please mail your complete application to f.zwicky@iesfgroup.com.