(Senior) International Business Development Manager (m/w/d)

Problem solvers from Bielefeld who inspire people worldwide! Our strong brands: ALCINA, Alpecin, Bioniq®, KAREX, Linola, Plantur and Vagisan. We have been growing as a family business in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry since 1905 and are proud of our ‘Wolffsrudel’ with more than 900 employees. We have 11 international offices and are active in over 60 markets. We want to continue to grow globally with our products.

Key Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of significant international business development projects, including identifying new business opportunities, entering new markets, conducting market analyses, and establishing strategic partnerships
• Analyze business development activities and results to identify areas for improvement and future growth opportunities
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve revenue targets in international markets
• Independently manage project assignments in various countries across Eastern Europe
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including country managers, key account managers, and brand managers
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of projects
• Ensure all activities are aligned with the company’s overall strategic objectives

Requirements

• Completed university degree in sales, business development or other related fields
• A minimum of 5 years of international professional experience in business development or sales, ideally in the FMCG or pharmaceutical sector
• Fluency in English and German required; proficiency in any Eastern European language is considered an asset
• High flexibility and willingness to travel frequently to various international locations to meet with partners, stakeholders, and team members, adapting to different cultural and business environments
• Strong networking skills and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships
• Ideally an affinity for AI tools and its possible applications

What we offer

• Salary: Conditions to melt away – chemical industry collective agreement, Christmas and holiday bonuses, company pension scheme
• Flexibility: Boosting your free time – trust-based working hours, mobile working (up to 25% per month) and over 30 days off
• Wolfferia: Food makes you happy – fresh and balanced cuisine every day in our company restaurant
• Sport & events: Experience the Wolff spirit – road bike rides, cooking events, Christmas market & more
• Work-life balance: Family first – advice services & more from Viva Familienservice
• Training & development: Lifelong learning – language courses, seminars, e-learning, knowledge sessions & more
• Mobility: Mobile on the road – JobRad, JobTicket, e-charging stations and free parking
• Perks: Not just for bargain hunters – discounts on our products and corporate benefits