Technical-Commercial Manager

Umicore

Technical-Commercial Manager in Battery Recycling Solutions developing commercial strategies and partnerships in the recycling industry. Leveraging technical insights and analyzing market needs to drive the business.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeHoboken • 🇧🇪 BelgiumMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and position our recycling offering
Evaluate and benchmark BRS’ offering against competitors
Support pricing strategies based on techno-economic assessments
Drive supply & sales partnerships across the value chain
Prepare commercial offers and negotiate recycling contracts
Track and understand customer requirements and convert them into technical-commercial solutions
Monitor developments in battery, metals and recycling markets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree or PhD in engineering, chemistry, materials science or a related field
Around 5 years of experience in a technical, commercial role
Affinity with metallurgy, recycling, waste handling or industrial operations is a strong asset
Experience in metals, recycling, chemicals or related sectors is highly relevant
Commercial and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving and techno-economic reasoning skills
Customer-oriented with strong relationship-building capabilities
Fluent in English (Dutch required for Belgium-based role; French/German is a plus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Inclusive work culture
Opportunities for professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineeringchemistrymaterials sciencemetallurgyrecyclingwaste handlingtechno-economic assessmentsproblem-solvingtechnical-commercial solutions

Soft Skills

commercial skillsinterpersonal skillscustomer-orientedrelationship-buildingnegotiation skills

Certifications

Master’s degreePhD