Business Development Manager at Ascentech Services Limited

Job Summary

• The Business Development Manager will support the Area Manager in driving market growth through prospecting, sales execution, and customer relationship management within the chemical distribution sector.
• The role involves developing new markets, achieving commercial targets, supervising stock and supply chain activities, and actively promoting products across key industries.
• A chemical distribution background is mandatory, while specific knowledge in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and detergents will be a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Support existing business operations and progressively manage independent commercial targets
• Prospect and develop new markets while maintaining strong customer relationships
• Achieve sales and revenue objectives in line with the Area Manager’s strategy
• Supervise stock levels and coordinate with supply chain teams to ensure efficient logistics operations
• Monitor inventory movement and ensure proper demand planning
• Gather market intelligence and identify new growth opportunities
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply agreements with clients
• Maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Economics, International Trade, or a related field
• Mandatory background in chemical distribution or chemical supply chain
• Specific knowledge of cosmetics, pharmaceutical raw materials, and detergent chemicals is a strong advantage
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience
• Age 30+
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and customer relationship management skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical abilities
• Proactive, flexible, and able to perform effectively under pressure.