Business Development Manager Metalworking Fluids

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Hiring Remotely in BEL
Remote
Senior level
Logistics • Energy • Chemical • Manufacturing
The Role
Grow international sales of metalworking fluids by expanding distributor networks, winning new business, managing P&L, shaping go-to-market strategy, aligning internal teams, and traveling to develop partnerships and market insights.
Summary Generated by Built In

Drive international growth in industrial lubricants

📍 Remote | 🌍 International scope | 💼 Fulltime

The industrial world is evolving fast. New markets, new applications, new opportunities. At Q8Oils, you don’t follow that evolution, you drive it.

As Business Development Manager Metalworking Fluids, you expand our footprint in industrial lubricants. You build strong distributor networks, unlock new markets and turn strategy into tangible growth.

You work remotely, but you’re constantly connected to the market. You travel internationally to meet partners, develop business and stay close to opportunities.

Your biggest challenge

You grow our indirect business across key markets. That means you spot opportunities, build strong partnerships and translate strategy into results.

You think strategically and act decisively. You take ownership and move things forward, wherever the opportunity is.

What you’ll do

Grow the business
You expand our indirect channel and drive sales of metalworking fluids and industrial lubricants. You win new business and strengthen existing partnerships.

Build strong networks
You identify, onboard and develop distributors in key markets. You build long-term relationships that drive growth, often face-to-face.

Shape strategy
You bring insights on market trends, pricing and competition. You help define and execute the go-to-market strategy. You translate these insights into clear and compelling business cases for resellers and potential partners.

Drive performance & P&L
You manage budgets, monitor results and take ownership of the full P&L. You drive revenue, optimize margins and ensure strong financial performance. You clearly articulate the business case behind your decisions to stakeholders.

Connect internally
You act as the link between distributors and Q8. You align with sales, marketing, product and technical teams.

Solve and improve
You tackle challenges in the sales chain and ensure smooth operations. You keep customer satisfaction high.

Strengthen the portfolio
You gather market insights and work with product teams to grow our presence in industrial applications.

Stay visible in the market
You travel regularly, meet partners and attend events to stay ahead of market developments.

🚀 In short: you drive growth, own your business and strengthen Q8Oils internationally.

This is you

  • You have a degree in economics, engineering or similar experience

  • You bring at least 5 years of experience in industrial or metalworking lubricants

  • You have a strong track record in business development

  • You understand distributor models and indirect sales channels

  • You think internationally and act strategically

  • You communicate with impact and build strong relationships

  • You take ownership and work independently

  • You are willing to travel frequently

  • You are fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)

What you get in return

  • A key commercial role with real influence

  • The responsibility to shape markets and contribute directly to the future of Q8Oils

  • A competitive salary package aligned with your experience, including performance-related incentives

  • The opportunity to grow within an international, progressive company where trust and ownership matter

  • A culture that values drive, initiative and collaboration across borders

Ready to make an impact?

Click ‘Apply’ and send us your CV.
 

Let’s build the future of industrial lubricants together!

Skills Required

  • Degree in economics, engineering, or similar experience
  • At least 5 years of experience in industrial or metalworking lubricants
  • Proven track record in business development
  • Understanding of distributor models and indirect sales channels
  • Experience developing and managing distributor networks
  • P&L management and financial acumen
  • International market experience and strategic thinking
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to take ownership and work independently
  • Willingness to travel frequently
  • Fluent in English
  • Additional languages
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The Company
400 Employees

What We Do

Kuwait Petroleum International, known as Q8, is a top energy conglomerate and the international refining and marketing arm of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. Established in 1983, it focuses on refining and marketing fuel, lubricants, and other petroleum derivatives globally. Q8 operates nearly 5,000 service stations across Europe and maintains several refineries and oil blending plants.

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