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Learn more about us as a workplace are looking foraBusiness Development Managerto join our UPMAdhesive MaterialsTeaminMumbai India.
What youwilldo
Ensure product testingandtrials in support of sales team
Respond to customer inquiries and resolve concerns byleveragingproduct knowledge and building strong relationships with end users
Engage with key decision-makers to secure specifications across various marketsas well asconduct local market value assessments and prepare market platforms
Develop acomprehensiveunderstanding of value chainanddecision-making process (technicalandcommercial) for relevant customersandmarkets.IdentifyUPMscustomer value proposition in the context of competitionandentry barrier
Coordinate local product launches in alignment with the Strategic Business Unit (SBU)
Contribute innovative ideas to strengthen market presence
Provide a market viewandend-user mapping to be recorded in the market platform
Collaborate with UPMs international business development network to share market and application knowledge and support product innovation
Act as an application and market expert for the sales team helping them achieve their targets
Build connections with relevant professional associations and activelyparticipatein seminars webinars exhibitions and other marketing activities
Who you are
You have5-10yearsofexperience insalesorbusiness development(preferablypressure-sensitivelabelandpackaging industry)
You have excellent oral and written communication skills and are fluent in English and the local language of the state
Youdemonstratethe ability to build strong customer and end-user relationships and contribute to business growth
We collaborate globally with well-established sectors, and with innovative companies committed to a sustainable future.