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We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Technical Sales Manager Oils and Fats

Key Accountability

• Responsible to grow oils and fats business by providing technical recommendation on how to implement/integrate enzymatic technology in relevant plants
• Develop account plans to facilitate strategic discussions and identify Must Win Battles, support and resources needed, competitor threats, etc.
• Pursue business development opportunities with holistic approach: up selling and cross selling

Basic qualifications:

• M.Sc/B.Sc degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or relevant fields with minimum experience of 10+ years in relevant field
• Industry experience in refinery, biodiesel, oleochemical, specialty fats plant
• Experience working with engineering companies in Oils and Fats industry
• Experience working with enzymes will be an excellent added advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Be a strong communicator and a dynamic, pro-active personality
• Thrive on challenges and enjoy working proactively with other groups within and outside the organization
• Must be able to travel within SEA
• The ideal candidate will have a background and experience from palm oil processing: refinery, biodiesel, oleochemicals, specialty fats 
• They should be skilled to aggressively grow and develop the business with key accounts, being able to address local technical support needs and achieve sales targets.
• The person should possess a strong ability to develop business opportunities and customer relationships in the responsible industries, identify competitive threats at accounts and follow-up on planned measures.
• The successful candidate will also need to have excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills with an ability to navigate within a dynamic matrix organization.
• The successful candidate will be challenged with the complexity of key account management balancing local technical support together with commercial skills and being a part of a diverse multi-cultural regional team.

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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