Business Development Manager

Seloxium

Business Development Manager for Seloxium, driving growth in the chemical and engineering sectors. Responsible for developing strategies and managing client relationships worldwide.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeOxford • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive business development expertise with a focus on the chemical and engineering sectors, including a strong ability to negotiate commercial contracts and manage client relationships. Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets and engaging with senior stakeholders in complex B2B environments.

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Business Development ExperienceContract NegotiationClient Relationship ManagementRevenue Target AchievementStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentContract ManagementSales StrategyMarket AnalysisProposal PreparationForecastingB2B SalesClient RetentionPipeline ManagementNegotiation

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingPresentation SkillsClient Satisfaction FocusStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

CRM Software

Industry Keywords

Chemical SectorEngineering SectorPrecious MetalsMiningWaste ProcessingCommodity PricingWaste-to-Value ProcessesGlobal MarketsB2B AccountsLong Sales Cycles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identifying and pursue new business opportunities across international markets, with a particular focus on the chemical and engineering sectors, targeting clients generating precious metal-bearing waste streams
Building and managing a robust pipeline of prospects, from initial outreach through to contract signing, capturing information in a CRM diligently
Negotiating and co-managing commercial contracts, ensuring terms are commercially sound, aligning with company objectives, together with the CCO
Representing Seloxium at national and international trade events, conferences, and client meetings
Managing and growing relationships with existing clients, identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities
Serving as a senior point of contact for key contacts, striving for high levels of client satisfaction and long-term retention
Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and commodity price movements to identify commercial risk and opportunity
Preparing and presenting compelling business cases, proposals, and pitches to senior stakeholders
Helping prepare board-level reporting, forecasts and strategic presentations, as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven commercial experience in a business development or sales role, ideally within the chemical, engineering, precious metals, mining, waste processing, or adjacent industrial sectors
Extensive demonstrable business development experience (at least 5 years preferred), with a track record of winning and growing complex B2B accounts with long sales cycles
Experience negotiating and managing commercial contracts
A strong track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets and closing complex, high-value deals
A degree in a relevant discipline (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, or similar)
Ideally you can also show:
Experience working across global markets
Experience engaging with senior stakeholders in mining or resources businesses
Familiarity with precious metal markets, commodity pricing or waste-to-value processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive salary
25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
Excellent employee package, including generous pension, private healthcare, and share options
A senior commercial role with a clear path to CCO-level influence
Opportunities for national and international travel
The opportunity to help shape the growth strategy of a specialist business in a sustainability-driven sector