Ph3Role Summary /h3 pThe Business Development Manager – Ultrafiltration is responsible for driving global sales growth by developing the Ultrafiltration market, managing strategic customer relationships, and identifying new business opportunities across geographies and RO product groups. /p pbr/The role focuses on expanding the customer base, strengthening key accounts, and contributing to the achievement of defined revenue, order entry, and margin targets. /p h3Your challenges /h3 ul liDrive global market development for Ultrafiltration by proactively generating new business opportunities, developing new customers, and translating application requirements into suitable product and solution recommendations. /li liBuild, maintain, and expand long-term relationships with key accounts (OEMs, consultants, distributors, end users) through customer visits, consultative support, and sustained engagement. /li liContribute to sales and marketing initiatives, including customer retention, advertising activities, seminars, exhibitions, product training sessions, and workshops to strengthen market presence. /li liManage accreditation and Pre-Qualification (PQ) processes, support pilot projects and new product developments in close collaboration with VP Global Sales, Product Management, and Technical Teams, including application and design support. /li liAnalyse market and customer trends, monitor competitor activities, and develop project-based pricing strategies to support profitable growth. /li liOversee and coordinate sales support activities, including administration, customer service, invoicing, credit management, collections, and the handling of customer complaints and product returns. /li liTravel globally to attend customer meetings across sectors, regions, and markets. /li /ul h3Your Profile /h3 ul liEducation: University degree in Business, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline (nice to have). /li liExperience: Minimum of 4 years of sales experience in Ultrafiltration membranes. Proven track record of achieving sales targets and delivering results. In-depth knowledge of the global Ultrafiltration market. /li liExpertise: ul liStrong ability to identify expressed and unarticulated customer needs /li liSolid understanding of membrane products, services, and system capabilities /li liExperience in competition analysis, pricing strategies, and project-based commercial models /li liExcellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills /li liAbility to influence, align, and build consensus across functions and regions /li /ul /li liLanguage Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Additional languages—especially German—are a strong advantage for global customer engagement. /li liPersonality: ul liForward-thinking, customer-focused, and solution-oriented mindset. /li liStrong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. /li liAbility to react quickly and build consensus among stakeholders. /li liCreative and commercially driven approach. /li liPassion for excellence and a strong drive to succeed /li liWillingness to travel 0-30% /li /ul /li /ul pDiversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. We select solely based on the best talent. We therefore welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law. /p pIf you have any questions regarding this job posting, our recruiting team will be happy to assist you. You can reach us at Please make sure to include the job title and location of the position you are interested in when contacting us. /p pPlease note that, for data protection reasons, we cannot accept applications via email. Kindly use our online application form instead. /p h3Social Benefits /h3 ul liYou work with a high degree of autonomy and decision-making freedom /li liPerformance-based compensation and comprehensive social benefits /li liFlexible working hours/trust-based working time, plus 30 days of vacation /li liHybrid working option for employees with children under 12 years: 3 days in Ludwigsburg, 2 days remote; otherwise, 5 days in Ludwigsburg /li liEveryone has Talent: Our talent management process supports your professional development /li liIn-house company restaurant /li liReserved places in a private daycare center nearby (for both under-3 and over-3 children) /li liA modern company pension plan to complement your statutory pension insurance /li liAdditional private health insurance (e.g., dental insurance) /li liA wide range of discounts through our Corporate Benefits Portal (e.g., on vacations, fashion, insurance, etc.) /li liMobility benefits: subsidy for the Germany Ticket, JobRad leasing, and e-charging stations in the free company parking garage with a company charging rate /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr