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Business Development Manager - Chemical Trading

Vietnam Permanent View Job Description
This role combines market intelligence, pricing strategy, and business development to drive commercial growth within the chemical and petrochemical trading sector. Reporting directly to the top management team, you will support strategic decision-making through market analysis, customer insights, and stakeholder engagement across Vietnam and Asia.
  • High-impact role combining strategy, analytics, and growth.
  • Join a growing international company with high market visibility.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international chemical and petrochemical trading company with a strong presence across Asia. Known for its commercial excellence and entrepreneurial culture, the company offers significant exposure to regional markets and strategic growth initiatives.

Job Description

As a Business Development Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

  • Lead market intelligence and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities and support commercial decision-making.
  • Develop pricing strategies and benchmarks to enhance profitability and market competitiveness.
  • Engage with customers, distributors, and trading partners on commercial discussions, pricing, and business opportunities.
  • Support contract negotiations and deal structuring to maximize business value.
  • Analyze customer portfolios, profitability, and growth potential to drive targeted business development initiatives.
  • Monitor market trends, industry developments, and key account performance across Vietnam and Asia.
  • Manage sales pipeline execution and track progress against business growth objectives.
  • Prepare commercial analysis, pricing reviews, and strategic recommendations for senior management.
  • Maintain pricing data and support contract management within SAP.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and regional teams to drive commercial excellence and sustainable business growth.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Business Development Manager should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in chemical, petrochemical, or related trading industries.
  • Strong background in business development, commercial strategy, or market intelligence.
  • Solid understanding of pricing, market analysis, and customer portfolio management.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Established network within the chemical or petrochemical industry is a plus.
  • Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience preferred.
  • Fluent in Vietnamese and English; Chinese is an advantage.
  • Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
  • Regional exposure across Asia within a leading chemical trading business.
  • Dynamic, international, and entrepreneurial working environment.
  • Strong career development opportunities in commercial and strategic roles.



If you are ready to advance your career in the industrial and manufacturing sector, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Annie Nguyen
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7066601

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Business Development
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Vietnam
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Annie Nguyen
Job Reference
JN-072026-7066601

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