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New markets, new applications, new opportunities. At Q8Oils, you don’t follow that evolution, you drive it.\nAs Business Development Manager Metalworking Fluids, you expand our footprint in industrial lubricants. You build strong distributor networks, unlock new markets and turn strategy into tangible growth.\nYou work remotely, but you’re constantly connected to the market. You travel internationally to meet partners, develop business and stay close to opportunities.\nYour biggest challenge\nYou grow our indirect business across key markets. That means you spot opportunities, build strong partnerships and translate strategy into results.\nYou think strategically and act decisively. You take ownership and move things forward, wherever the opportunity is.\nWhat you’ll do\nGrow the business\nYou expand our indirect channel and drive sales of metalworking fluids and industrial lubricants. You win new business and strengthen existing partnerships.\nBuild strong networks\nYou identify, onboard and develop distributors in key markets. You build long-term relationships that drive growth, often face-to-face.\nShape strategy\nYou bring insights on market trends, pricing and competition. You help define and execute the go-to-market strategy. You translate these insights into clear and compelling business cases for resellers and potential partners.\nDrive performance & P&L\nYou manage budgets, monitor results and take ownership of the full P&L. You drive revenue, optimize margins and ensure strong financial performance. You clearly articulate the business case behind your decisions to stakeholders.\nConnect internally\nYou act as the link between distributors and Q8. You align with sales, marketing, product and technical teams.\nSolve and improve\nYou tackle challenges in the sales chain and ensure smooth operations. 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