Business Development Lead - Region North

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Utrecht, NLD
In-Office
Senior level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead regional business development by defining and executing BD strategy, driving new customer acquisition and pipeline growth, coaching BD teams, improving sales processes/KPIs and Salesforce adoption, monitoring pipeline health, and partnering with country managers, sales and marketing to share best practices and convert opportunities into long-term revenue.
Summary Generated by Built In

Drive Growth. Build Capability. Shape the Future of New Business.

This is a key commercial leadership role responsible for accelerating new customer acquisition and driving sustainable growth across Region North.

As Regional Business Development Lead, you will define and execute the regional business development strategy, helping markets build stronger hunting capabilities, generate high-quality pipeline, and convert opportunities into long-term business growth.

Working closely with Country Managers, Sales Leaders, and commercial teams, you will play a central role in shaping how new business is won across the region.

What You'll Do

  • Define and execute the regional Business Development strategy

  • Drive new customer acquisition and pipeline growth across the region

  • Coach and develop high-performing Business Development teams

  • Strengthen sales processes, tools, KPIs, and Salesforce adoption

  • Monitor pipeline health and commercial performance

  • Partner with Country Managers, Sales Leaders, and Marketing teams to accelerate growth

  • Share best practices and ensure consistent execution across markets

What You'll Bring

  • Proven experience in Business Development, Sales Leadership, or Commercial Management

  • Strong track record in winning new business and driving growth

  • Experience coaching or leading commercial teams

  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills in a matrix environment

  • Data-driven mindset with experience in pipeline and performance management

  • Experience working with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce

  • Fluent English

Why This Role?

  • Opportunity to shape the future of Business Development across multiple markets

  • High visibility within the regional commercial leadership team

  • Direct impact on growth, customer acquisition, and commercial performance

  • Opportunity to build capabilities and influence how sales is executed across the region

  • Exposure to senior stakeholders across countries and functions

Interested?

Whether you are already leading commercial teams or looking to take the next step into a broader regional role, this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on growth across Region North. We look forward to hearing from you.

Skills Required

  • Experience in Business Development, Sales Leadership, or Commercial Management
  • Proven track record in winning new business and driving growth
  • Experience coaching or leading commercial/business development teams
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills in a matrix environment
  • Data-driven mindset with experience in pipeline and performance management
  • Experience working with CRM systems
  • Experience with Salesforce
  • Fluent English

Solenis Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Solenis and has not been reviewed or approved by Solenis.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage includes medical, dental and vision options, and a 90/10 plan is available in at least one location. Wellness tools and plan variety indicate competitive medical support.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match and tenure-linked contributions, alongside company-funded pension elements in some regions. These components suggest meaningful long-term savings support.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing initiatives span physical, emotional, social and financial health via a global EAP and a wellness platform with activity-based rewards. Site-specific amenities such as gyms, recreation and creche services further reinforce lifestyle support.

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The Company
HQ: Wilmington, DE
5,522 Employees
Year Founded: 1907

What We Do

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree, recognized four years in a row. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media

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