Senior Business Development Manager (German-speaking) – UK & Europe (Chemicals, Biocides & Cosmetics) Job Address: UK (Remote)

Location

UK (remote), with regular travel to the Dublin office, industry events across the EU

Type

Full-time

Languages

Professional English; fluent German

Job Summary

We are hiring a Senior, German-speaking Business Development Manager based in the UK, working remotely with regular travel to the Dublin office, industry events and client meetings across the EU. This role anchors our UK commercial presence and supports our European chemicals, biocides and cosmetics efforts, while building our network into the DACH region. It requires 5+ years of B2B sales experience, an established network and at least basic technical knowledge within the chemical regulatory industry, with cosmetics and biocides an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Own new business development and account growth across the UK and continental Europe chemicals, biocides and cosmetics landscape, engaging enterprises undergoing regulatory or product expansion
• Act as first-line of enquiry qualification: respond to and distribute incoming email and phone enquiries, triage inbound leads, assess fit, and route good opportunities to delivery teams
• Pursue relevant, good-quality proactive leads, including setting up and attending first calls with enquirers
• Build and maintain a strong partner / client network across all business streams (chemicals, biocides and cosmetics), extending our network into the DACH region, with potential existing contacts as a plus
• Collaborate with online marketing teams to develop the annual marketing plan and execute the company's marketing plan
• Organise and attend all company events (tradeshows, conferences) and help with webinars; represent the company and build brand presence
• Collaborate with technical, regulatory and operations teams to ensure client commitments are met
  
  

Candidate Profile

• 5+ years B2B business development / sales experience, ideally in chemicals, biocides, cosmetics, specialty materials or related industries
• Established network within the chemical regulatory industry, with at least basic technical knowledge to support those delivery areas; cosmetics and biocides experience an advantage
• Fluent German and professional English; additional European languages advantageous. German speakers based in the UK are encouraged to apply
• Existing network in chemical / biocide sectors or with DACH stakeholders preferred;
• Self-directed, structurally strong, comfortable with event leadership and regular travel between the UK, Dublin and other European countries
  
  

What we offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Grow within a dynamic regulatory consulting and business development environment
• Continuous learning through training, industry updates, and expert collaboration
• Interdisciplinary and international multi-lingual company
• Opportunity to take business trips globally
• Opportunity to shape and build our UK presence and team from an early stage
  
  

Benefits package

Competitive salary + benefits package (including holiday bonus + health insurance allowance + pension scheme + annual team activities)

Application

Please send your application including your CV to us by email (info@cirs-group.com).