Onsite Business Development Manager – Cellulosic Passive Fire Protection

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About the role

  • Business Development Manager leading C-PFP growth in Middle East. Driving regional strategies and building key accounts for Hempel's fire protection products.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and drive the regional commercial strategy for C‑PFP across multiple Middle East markets
  • Own revenue, profitability, and performance for the area
  • Build and strengthen relationships with key accounts, specifiers, and industry influencers
  • Guide and influence regional sales teams to exceed targets and deliver sustainable growth
  • Identify market trends, future demand, and growth opportunities within the PFP space
  • Ensure Hempel’s C‑PFP portfolio remains fit for market needs, working closely with Marketing and Product teams
  • Drive pipeline visibility, CRM excellence, and structured sales processes
  • Act as the regional commercial and technical reference point for C‑PFP
  • Champion commercial excellence, value‑based selling, and customer centricity
  • Represent Hempel competently across stakeholders while ensuring full compliance and governance

Requirements

  • Proven experience in commercial leadership, sales, or business development within PFP, fire protection, coatings, or technical construction solutions
  • Bachelor's degree required, with a strong preference for an MBA or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
  • Strong understanding of Cellulosic Passive Fire Protection systems and project‑based environments
  • Commercially sharp, strategic, and data‑driven with experience working to defined standards
  • Experience influencing teams across countries and cultures (people leadership or strong matrix leadership)
  • Proven ability to perform in high‑pressure environments and deliver against ambitious targets
  • Proactive, creative, and innovative in identifying opportunities and solving problems
  • Capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Strong digital capability with experience using CRM and sales tools
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written); Arabic is an advantage

Benefits

  • Great opportunities for development in a growing global company
  • Support for professional growth
  • Environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work

Job title

Business Development Manager – Cellulosic Passive Fire Protection

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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