- Company: Multichem Nigeria – Solevo Group
- Location: Lagos
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
Multichem Nigeria, part of the Solevo Group, is a well-established distributor of specialty chemicals and raw materials across diverse industries in Nigeria. The company has a strong reputation for reliability, technical expertise, and supply chain efficiency, with an extensive African footprint and world-class sourcing capabilities.
We are looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to lead the growth of our specialty chemicals portfolio across coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers (CASE), and construction chemicals applications. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with business development excellence and is passionate about building strategic supplier and customer partnerships that drive sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
- Develop and expand a differentiated portfolio of specialty chemicals for CASE and construction chemicals applications.
- Identify portfolio gaps and introduce new products, suppliers, and market opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with principals and suppliers.
- Coordinate new product launches, commercialization plans, and technical training programs.
- Engage customer R&D, procurement, production, quality, and management teams.
- Recommend technically sound solutions that address formulation and application challenges.
- Manage product trials, technical support activities, and application development projects.
- Deliver sales, gross margin, and business development targets.
- Manage pricing strategies, customer profitability, and product mix.
- Maintain a robust sales pipeline through disciplined CRM management.
- Work closely with supply chain, finance, compliance, customer service, and technical teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Industrial Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
- 7–10 years of relevant experience in specialty chemicals, CASE, construction chemicals, or chemical distribution.
- Proven track record in business development, supplier management, and key account management.
- Experience managing technical-commercial projects and specialty chemical portfolios.
- Strong consultative selling and solution-oriented customer engagement skills.
- Proficiency in CRM systems, forecasting, pipeline management, and business reporting.
- Strong knowledge of specialty raw materials used in CASE and construction applications.
- Solid understanding of formulation principles and application performance requirements.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link below.
