Technical Business Development Manager, Beauty Personal Care IMCD US currently has an opening for a Technical Business Development Manager within our Beauty Personal Care business unit. This role will strategically accelerate new business development for supplier products and will travel both independently and alongside Account Managers to drive targeted growth at key accounts. This role will be instrumental in advancing technically complex, bioactive-driven projects and ensuring they are effectively progressing through the pipeline to close. COMPANY BACKGROUND IMCD US is a leading global distribution partner and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients. An entrepreneurial group founded IMCD in 1995 in the Netherlands. Our vision to transform the distribution industry by continuously adding value to the supply chain through expertise and innovation, is what still drives us today. Today, we have operations in over 50 countries, where we successfully combine local knowledge with global expertise to obtain sustainable results. IMCD is a strong, innovative business partner and accelerator of solutions for suppliers and producers of consumer, industrial and durable goods in diverse business sectors. Our commercial excellence and solid operations structure facilitate healthy growth. Successful candidates will be responsible to: Lead projects to completion with the collaboration of Regional Account Managers Organize and lead pillar promotions including feedback from the customer to IMCD and to the principal. Facilitate customer specific presentations on IMCD’s capability, trend analysis and end applications Liaison with pillar principals and IMCD Principal Manager on goals and objectives, as well as specific product and market targets Make product recommendations Understand the pillar portfolio and do hands on work in a laboratory setting Skills Competency, Sales Management Systems and Microsoft Office or equivalent. Demonstrated enthusiasm, self-motivation, and team player mentality Good relationship building skills Will exhibit an eagerness for contributing beyond immediate duties and getting the job done Will be sufficiently mature to be able to move forward from setbacks Required Qualifications Minimum B.S. Degree in Science Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in the Beauty Personal industry Desired Qualifications Master’s Degree in Science Business development or technical sales certifications Competencies Business Acumen Problem Solving/Analysis Customer/Client Focus Communication Proficiency Teamwork Orientation Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This job currently operates on a hybrid schedule rotating between in-office and remote work environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position, and the hours of work and days are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise directed. Additional hours may be required as needed. Travel 50% travel is expected for this position. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. IMCD Offers If you want to make a real difference and work for a growing and expertise-driven company, then we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for people who are experts in their field, be it technical, commercial, or managerial. By joining IMCD, you’ll be part of an entrepreneurial, fast-growing group of ambitious and like-minded professionals, where you’ll have the freedom to make your own mark. We are committed to delivering value and acting responsibly. As we grow, we keep our founders’ entrepreneurial spirit intact, creating a world of opportunity. As a truly international company, we have a presence in cities including Singapore, Melbourne, Milan, Cologne, Paris, Zurich, Los Angeles, São Paulo and Toronto. Our Group Office is in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and our shares are traded on the Amsterdam Euronext market, where we are part of the large cap AEX index