business development manager

We are looking for a: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERat ASSENEDESTRAAT 2ERTVELDE, 9940Belgium Permanent contractWork in your elementAt Oleon, we bring you natural chemistry. Ambitious, with both feet on the ground. That's who we are and that's how we will continue to grow. Our specialty lies in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleochemical products. We offer them in a large variety of markets such as: cosmetics, nutrition, crop protection, industrial ingredients, lubricants, oilfield, coatings, detergents, and many more. Oleon has over 1,000 employees worldwide in 10 different countries. Enthusiastic people who are completely in their element here at Oleon are more than welcome to join our team.We are looking for aAs BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – natural oils,you will drive Oleon's entry into the growing market of cosmetic oils. This isa new business line where you will set the direction, build strongpartnerships, and develop a differentiated portfolio that positions Oleon as arespected player in natural personal care ingredients.Your role combines strategic vision with hands-onexecution. You assess Oleon's current capabilities, define the roadmap andinvestments required, and shape efficient supply chain flows. By activelygathering customer and competitor intelligence, monitoring crop cycles, andanticipating industry trends, you turn insights into concrete projects andgrowth opportunities. With strong commercial insight, you connect customerneeds with the right suppliers and create win-win solutions that deliverlasting value.Collaboration is key: you work closely with R&D,quality, regulatory, and marketing to ensure that new oils meet the higheststandards, carry the right certifications, and are supported with compellingdata and communication. As a product specialist, you also support accountmanagers in customer interactions, building credibility and helping to expandthe opportunity pipeline.This is an end-to-end business development role: fromdefining strategy and building partnerships to ensuring portfolio performanceand profit delivery. It requires an entrepreneurial mindset, strongrelationship-building skills, and the drive to make Oleon a recognized partnerin natural personal care oils.You'll succeed if:You haveYou bring solid experience in business development, preferably within the cosmetics, natural oils. A strong network with suppliers or processors is a clear advantage.You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach: you enjoy shaping long-term plans while also taking ownership of projects and making things happen.You have strong commercial and relationship-building skills, with the ability to link market needs to supplier capabilities and develop win-win solutions.You are skilled in market and competitor analysis, understanding supply chains, value chains, and industry trends.You are internationally minded, fluent in English, and willing to travel 30–50% of your time across Europe.Next to your skills, it is your drive and motivation that will make all the differenceYour benefits:Youwill join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both yourpersonal development and work-life balance are equally important to us. You canexpect an attractive salary and leave scheme, along with numerous benefits suchas meal vouchers, CAO90, company car etc. Additionally, we provide a solidinsurance plan that you can rely on. Oleon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces all forms of diversity. We ensure equal opportunities in our recruitment and integration processes and ensure that you can be yourself in our professional environment.*********************************************************************************************************Oleon is a business unit of Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oil and protein sector. Avril is present in consumer food, animal nutrition and expertise,renewable energy and chemistry, with a recorded revenue of 7,7 billion euro across 18 countries in 2024. The Group focusesits growth on a unique value-sharing model.Avril and its 8,400 employees, driven by its purpose, "Serving the Earth", are committedto addressing climate change and population growth challenges. Joining Avril means choosing to work in a company that harmoniously brings together performance and responsibility, innovation and humbleness, the group and individuals. Avril: there is another way.