Business Development Manager-OEMs Europe (m/f/d)

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Battery Recycling Solutions

We are a total solutions provider operating in an agile, fast-changing, and growing market. We extract critical and valuable materials from end-of-life batteries and production scrap, and we do it as efficiently as possible. As the world moves towards greater use of battery power, this has never been more important. The better we do our job, the fewer metals have to be mined from nature. This gives every chance for talented and energized people to help us shape the future of battery recycling technology and minimize our impact on the planet. Which is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities

• Build and maintain strong business relationships with OEMs, prepare commercial offers, participate in tenders and negotiate recycling contracts.
• Monitor deliveries, material volumes, quality standards and forecasts, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, including new customer accounts, geographical markets and recycling services.
• Contribute to the strategic roadmap by providing market insights, industry developments and competitor intelligence.
• Visit customers and represent BRS at industry trade fairs, networking events and conferences.
• Coordinate back-office activities to ensure efficient contract execution and high-quality customer service.
• Collaborate closely with other Commercial Managers and provide temporary support when required.

Who we are looking for

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience, preferably in a commercial, sales or business development role.
• Fluent in German and English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Interest in technical, operational and logistical processes.
• Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent time management and a structured, systematic approach to work.
• Persistent, proactive and results-oriented personality.
• Strong negotiation skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?