Business Development Manager – Cement & Minerals

About the role

The Business Development Manager – Cement & Minerals will drive growth of specialty lubrication and wear‑reduction solutions in the cement, lime, gypsum and related heavy‑industry markets. The role blends technical business development, market expansion and strategic relationship management, working closely with maintenance teams, engineering departments, OEMs, distributors and industrial partners.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and expand business opportunities within the cement, lime, gypsum and minerals industries.
• Identify customer challenges related to wear, lubrication and maintenance.
• Promote and position specialty lubrication and wear reduction solutions.
• Conduct customer visits, technical discussions and product presentations.
• Develop and maintain long‑term customer relationships.
• Support product trials, installations and industrial application development.
• Build and expand distributor and partner networks.
• Identify new market opportunities and strategic applications.
• Work closely with internal technical and commercial teams.
• Represent the company at trade shows, conferences and industry events.
• Contribute to the long‑term growth strategy of the Cement & Minerals Business Unit.

Required profile

• Experience in business development, technical sales or industrial market development.
• Background in cement, minerals, heavy industry, maintenance, lubrication or related industrial sectors is highly desirable.
• Technical understanding of industrial equipment and maintenance processes.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Self‑driven, entrepreneurial and proactive mindset.
• Ability to work independently in an international environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.
• Fluent in English (additional languages a plus).

Required skills

What we offer

• An exciting opportunity to help build and shape a growing international business segment.
• High level of responsibility and entrepreneurial freedom.
• International customer and project exposure.
• Flat hierarchies and fast decision‑making processes.
• An innovative and technically specialized product portfolio.