Business Development Manager - Cleanroom Solutions & OEMs

Business Development Manager – Cleanroom Solutions & OEMs

The Business Development Manager – Cleanroom Solutions & OEMs is responsible for accelerating profitable sales growth by developing and managing strategic relationships with key partners in the pharmaceutical sector. This role collaborates closely with Marketing, the Technical Team, the Bioquell COE and local Sales Teams. These partners will either integrate Ecolab solutions into their offerings or advocate for Ecolab technologies with their end customers. The primary objective is to expand the global footprint of the Ecolab PPC Division, with a particular emphasis on driving innovation and accelerating the adoption of our technology in key markets. The role also carries direct responsibility for managing the Bioquell pipeline and sales through third‑party channels in Europe. This position reports to Global Strategic OEM Partnerships Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Bioquell Marketing to assess market opportunities for integrating Bioquell technology into third‑party equipment, focusing on the EU markets.
• Co‑develop a compelling value proposition for the third‑party segment—including Cleanroom OEMs, Cleanroom Manufacturers, Equipment Manufacturers, and Engineering firms.
• Provide actionable market insights to Marketing, including strategic priorities, business drivers, motivational levers, partnership potential, market positioning, solution offerings, and current penetration levels.
• Drive new, profitable partnerships to accelerate innovation across Europe while optimizing returns from existing relationships and core solutions in close collaboration with local Bioquell BDMs and Regional Sales Leaders.
• Propose joint marketing initiatives between Ecolab and its partners to maximize reach and opportunity generation.
• Work closely with the Distributor Manager and Global COE to ensure that sales are within markets where Ecolab has regulatory approval and adequate post sales technical support.

Pipeline and Sales Acceleration

• Support and guide the Bioquell Team in identifying and leveraging partner opportunities through a compelling value proposition, ensuring proper follow‑up and progress reporting in the CRM.
• Coordinate access to technical support, R&D, and GTC services for partners, in line with the agreed strategy.
• Ensure that local sales, customer service, and technical teams provide adequate support to partners and end customers as needed, to ensure highest customer satisfaction.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Ecolab is committed to treating all employees and candidates fairly and equitably, promoting the principle of equal opportunity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, marital status, age, or disability. Ecolab provides opportunities for advancement based on qualifications and results.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Business Development and Sales

Location: Ludwigshafen, Rhineland‑Palatinate, Germany