Circularity New Business Specialist (F/M/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

• Our Circularity team, composed of four people, is integrated in  Soda, Bicar & Derivatives  GBU and focuses on  business & new project developments.

• As a Projects & Business Developer in Circular Economy, you will work on business development , project management & innovation to support new circularity projects. You will get the opportunity to contribute to the sustainable  processes  of tomorrow and have a positive impact on  sustainability and site competitiveness with a cradle to cradle approach.

• You will be accountable for: 

  • Deploy the 5Y Roadmap of the assigned project & current business lines 

  • Sales: Secure and contribute to improve current turnover of several M€/y and in particular:

    • Understand customers needs and technical requirements/pricing. 

    • Build case studies. Develop, negotiate, and monitor contracts in several segments and improve best practices: cement manufacturing, fertilization, constructions, ceramics, raw material recovery,...

    • Manage the resolution of customer complaints and issues being the Voice of the customer internally

  • Project Management

    • Priorities, Dashboard tracking, Problem solving proposition, milestones, monitor costs, CAPEX & Resources

    • Management of cross functional project team, assure alignment, motivation and delivering in line with the mandate given by local Steering committee.

    • Priority 1: Generation reduction, 2. Recycling, 3 . Go to market

  • Organization/ Management : Improve way of working

    • Bring awareness propose solutions and support industrial organization

    • Go regularly to shop floor
    • Someone to cover our German and French customers and partners for Rheinberg (DE) & Dombasle (FR)

• We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode.
  
  

About you

• Relevant education degree or equivalent as chemical engineer or business. 

• Relevant work experience in chemistry, cement, construction, batteries or agriculture segment is a strong plus

• Competencies:

  • Fluent English skills required for customer negotiations. As well as fluent in German or French; a willingness to learn the other is essential.

  • Impact: ability to summarize complex projects

  • Entrepreneurial mindset, Business development & secure business with strong negotiation skills and experience.
    

• Behaviors:

  • Leadership, Impact on local and global organization

  • Innovation skills: Open innovation, Smart Risks, mindset 80/20

  • Collaboration, working cross international organization
    
    

About the pay and benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While Germany is the primary country, the base pay reasonably expected for this role is €77000 to €110000, your final salary may be higher or lower depending on your skills, experience, and the country in which you work. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.

• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.

• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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