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Business Development Manager -Licensing technologies


Company : Listgrove Ltd


Location : bournemouth, south west england


Created : 2025-05-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.Job ref: EG /63853Listgrove has been retained by a manufacturer providing a complete range of solutions for the conversion of oil and biomass to cleaner fuels, the production and purification of major petrochemical intermediates, the chemical recycling of plastics, all natural gas treatment and conversion options along with water treatment and carbon capture.The Commercial Business Division plays a crucial role in understanding our customers' needs, developing long-term relationships with them, acting as the voice of the customer within the organization, and marketing and selling our integrated solutions. We offer our customers a wide range of advanced and customized solutions to help them meet their needs while also contributing to reducing their carbon footprint.Your Missions :Reporting to the Sub-Region Commercial Associate Director, you will collaborate closely with our clients to propose the appropriate solutions to meet their needs and support them in their energy transition journey. More specifically, your responsibilities will include:Prospecting and identifying opportunities in the area for the companys integrated offering especially technology licensing and products salesConnecting with the energy transition ecosystem in the market to position technologies and products (such as sustainable aviation fuel production processes, plastic recycling, carbon capture, etc...)Developing long-term connections with clients at every level, ranging from process engineers to C-level executivesLeading bid/no bid meetings and sales tacticsActing as the conductor of offers by managing internal interfaces.Preparing commercial offersNegotiating contracts in coordination with the Legal DepartmentClosing dealsMaintaining a sponsor relationship with the client during contractual executionMaintaining an accurate forecast and a healthy prospects pipeline in the area with relevant CRM compilation and reportingCandidate ProfileYou are an experienced sales engineer with approximately ten years of professional experience and an in-depth knowledge of the energy or chemical industry with ideally experience in the field of process technologies and/or industrial catalysts.You possess a strong customer-centric mindset and good communication and listening skillsYou have experience in managing complex sales that involve significant technical content and multiple stakeholdersYou are capable of handling a wide range of products and adapting to different sales dynamicsYour analytical and strategic mindset enables you to understand customer needs, engage with the appropriate stakeholders, and effectively sell the value of our offeringsYou possess good negotiation skills and winning mindsetYou are recognized for your ability to collaborate within a team and share informationThis position requires a certain level of availability as it involves frequent travel.For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.To apply please contact Ellie GuestEllie.Guest@listgrove.com0044 (0) 1789 207070CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN.Why select Listgrove? Five Decades of Market Intelligence Unrivalled Industry Networks Recognised International brand HR Qualified ProfessionalsTo hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgroves Case Studies page.Throughout 2025, you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:Packaging Innovations, JEC World, European Coatings Show, Plastics Live UK, The advanced materials show UK, Kunststoffenbeurs, K2025Performance through People.Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713