Business Developments Manager - CASE & Construction
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Multichem Nigeria, part of Solevo Group, is seeking a full-time Business Development Manager in Lagos to grow its specialty chemicals portfolio across CASE and construction applications. The role combines supplier management, portfolio development, technical value selling and profitable customer growth.
- Full-time role in Lagos within the Commercial Chemicals department.
- Develops specialty chemical portfolios for CASE and construction applications.
- Manages principals, suppliers, product launches and customer partnerships
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Multichem Nigeria, part of Solevo Group, is seeking a full-time Business Development Manager in Lagos to grow its specialty chemicals portfolio across CASE and construction applications. The role combines supplier management, portfolio development, technical value selling and profitable customer growth.
- Full-time role in Lagos within the Commercial Chemicals department.
- Develops specialty chemical portfolios for CASE and construction applications.
- Manages principals, suppliers, product launches and customer partnerships
- Converts technical solutions into profitable commercial opportunities
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Business Developments Manager - CASE & Construction at Multichem Nigeria - Solevo Group
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Multichem Nigeria, now part of the Solevo Group, is a well-established distributor of specialty chemicals and raw materials across diverse industries. With decades of experience and a strong presence in Nigeria, we have built a solid reputation for reliability, technical expertise, and supply chain efficiency.
Multichem has an extensive African footprint, world-class sourcing capabilities, and deep experience in agrochemical and industrial chemical distribution. Solevo is a leading partner to both African farmers and industries, providing high-quality crop protection products, fertilizers, seeds, and industrial inputs that drive sustainable growth.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Business Developments Manager - CASE & Construction
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Lagos
Department: Commercial Chemicals
What are we looking for?
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Manager – CASE & Construction 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.
What do we expect from the candidate?
We expect a professional who can identify market opportunities, develop high-value customer relationships, manage supplier partnerships, and convert technical solutions into profitable business opportunities.
The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to customers and principals while delivering strong commercial results and promoting operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Portfolio Development & Supplier Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with principals and suppliers.
- Identify portfolio gaps and introduce new products, suppliers, and market opportunities.
- Develop and expand a differentiated portfolio of specialty chemicals for CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers) and construction chemicals applications.
- Coordinate new product launches, commercialization plans, and technical training programs.
- Technical Value Selling & Customer Development:
- Recommend technically sound solutions that address formulation and application challenges.
- Convert technical opportunities into measurable customer and commercial value.
- Engage customer R&D, procurement, production, quality, and management teams.
- Manage product trials, technical support activities, and application development projects.
- Commercial Performance & Business Growth:
- 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.
- Track customer projects and drive conversion of opportunities into revenue growth.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Support demand forecasting, inventory planning, and operational efficiency.
- Promote continuous improvement and adoption of company standards and best practices.
- Work closely with supply chain, finance, compliance, customer service, and technical teams.
Requirements
- If you possess:
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Strong knowledge of specialty raw materials used in CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers) and construction applications.
- A solid understanding of formulation principles and application performance requirements.
- Proven ability to build strategic partnerships and influence stakeholders.
- Strong commercial acumen with a focus on profitable growth.
- Must-Have:
- Proven track record in business development, supplier management, and key account management.
- Proficiency in CRM systems, forecasting, pipeline management, and business reporting.
- 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 (coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers), construction chemicals, or chemical distribution.
- Experience managing technical-commercial projects and specialty chemical portfolios.
- Strong consultative selling and solution-oriented customer engagement skills.
- Nice-to-Have:
- Postgraduate qualification in Sales, Business Development, Commercial Management, or a related field.
- Exposure to multicultural and fast-growing business environments.
- Experience in West African specialty chemical markets.
- Experience working with international suppliers, principals, and manufacturers.
- If you are:
- Results-oriented and driven by achieving ambitious growth targets.
- Organized, disciplined, and committed to execution excellence.
- Customer-centric with a passion for creating value.
- An excellent communicator who can build strong relationships across technical and commercial stakeholders.
- Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and solution focused.
- Why join Solevo?
- Make a Meaningful Impact — Help customers solve real-world challenges through innovative solutions while contributing to the growth of a leading specialty chemicals business in Africa.
- Drive Business Growth — Take ownership of a high-growth specialty chemicals portfolio and play a key role in expanding our presence across the CASE and construction industries.
- Be Part of a Winning Team — Join a collaborative, performance-driven culture where initiative, innovation, and results are recognized and rewarded.
- Grow Your Career — Develop your expertise in technical sales, business development, and strategic portfolio management within a dynamic and expanding organization.
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should:
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