Business Development Manager - Water Treatment H/F

Join IMCD France

IMCD France is part of a small team of 200 employees where entrepreneurial spirit and excellence are at the heart of our culture. Supported by IMCD Group, an international leader in the distribution of specialty chemicals and ingredients, we offer our employees unique development opportunities and a stimulating work environment. With 80 years of experience, we use our expertise to support our clients in their most ambitious projects. Our teams of technical experts, dedicated to numerous markets, meet the needs of our clients through a varied product offering from long-standing collaborations with the most renowned suppliers in the world.

IMCD Group is a global market-leader in the sales, marketing, and distribution of specialty chemicals and ingredients. Its result-driven professionals provide market-focused solutions to suppliers and customers across EMEA, Americas and Asia-Pacific, offering comprehensive product portfolios ranging from home, industrial and institutional care, beauty and personal care, food and nutrition and pharmaceuticals to lubricants and energy, coatings and construction, advanced materials, and synthesis. The IMCD Group realized revenues of EUR 5,160 million in 2023 with over 4,300 employees in more than 50 countries. IMCD's dedicated team of technical and commercial experts work in close partnership to tailor best-in-class solutions and provide value through expertise for around 60,000 customers and a diverse range of world class suppliers. IMCD shares are traded at Euronext, Amsterdam (IMCD).

Expand and Strategically Develop the Water Treatment Sector

Focus on industrial and municipal wastewater treatment. The goal is to identify new business opportunities and provide technical support to our clients.

• Identify and acquire new customers in the municipal sewage plant sector and industrial wastewater treatment (Food & Beverage, Chemicals, etc.).
• Promote our specialty chemicals (flocculants, coagulants, defoamers, etc.).
• Assist customers with on-site process optimization, including industrial trials and testing.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key accounts, plant operators, technical managers, and engineering firms.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to refine sales strategies.
• Prepare quotes and manage tender processes (particularly within the municipal sector).

Required Qualifications

- Degree in Chemistry, Environmental, or Process Engineering. - At least 5 years of sales experience in water chemistry, ideally with specific expertise in industrial wastewater treatment. - An existing customer portfolio in the municipal sector or relevant industrial contacts within the DACH region. - Proficient in handling technical applications and conducting on-site trials. - Strong presence in technical consultations and negotiations. - High willingness to travel within France and Benelux region. - Native or fluent in French and professional proficiency in English. Dutch is a plus.

Job Benefits

- Permanent contract (CDI) - Position based at IMCD France headquarters (La Plaine Saint-Denis) - Remote work options - 13 additional days off (RTT) per year - Company car - Fixed salary depending on your profile and experience - Variable compensation - Position available immediately - A dynamic organization offering excellent working conditions - Company restaurant - In-house technical training And many other benefits: employee representative committee (CSE), employee events, and more