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Kurita provides technologies for water and process treatment, as well as for the paper and cellulose industry. Kurita Europe is a subsidiary of Kurita Water Industries Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1949, the Group has more than 7,900 employees worldwide, generating a turnover of 2.3 billion USD. More than 3,500 patents are proof of Kurita's innovative approach to a resource-saving consumption of water. We are committed to highest ethical and social demands with a strong sense for fairness, transparency, integrity, safety and compatibility.

In order to support the team in the UK the company is looking for a Business Development Manager based in the Midlands, Northern England or Southern Scotland. He/She will be part of our sales force and will report to the UK Sales Director.

• Identify and develop new business in the UK water treatment space for industrial sectors. This will include Food and Beverage, Paper Manufacturing, Power, Steel and chemical manufacturing.
• Manage an existing portfolio of clients to maintain and grow their business spend.
• Work with the UK sales team to grow and develop top line sales with a healthy Profit Margin.
• Work independently to develop brand new business from scratch, and forge relationships with all stakeholders to form business partnerships.
• Learn and present Kurita unique technologies to advise on shared value opportunities and secure contract business.
• Deliver and assist with technical presentations for Kurita technologies, in specific sectors.
• Work alongside the marketing and technical team to present value opportunities across different business sectors.
• Attend customer and prospect sites to deliver business proposals and technical support, along with product trials and sales meetings.
• Work with other Kurita European entities to develop Global business and opportunities.
• Work closely with customer support to ensure contracts are run efficiently and profitably.

• Min. 5 years of experience in B2B Water Treatment with special focus on heavy industry.
• Preferably located in the North of England or Midlands.
• Good knowledge & experience in cooperation with customers and operators of water treatment is a must.
• Chemical or process background and education (Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or process engineering preferred).
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned territory.

We will show you the way to make your career at Kurita. You can expect an interesting, exciting job in a great team, with room for professional and personal development. Next to the advantage of working in a growing international company, we offer an attractive income, company car, mobile phone, laptop, pension plan, etc.

We are looking forward to receiving your application.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Sales and Business Development

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