Job Description

Business Development Manager – Food Safety Services DACH (m/f/d)

📍 Location: Germany / Austria / Switzerland

🌐 International scope | Travel required (mostly within the DACH region)

🌍 About Diversey / Solenis

🚀 Drive commercial growth in Food Safety consulting

Diversey Consulting is looking for a Business Development Manager (BDM) to lead growth across the DACH region

This is a hybrid role combining technical expertise in food safety with commercial leadership You’ll work closely with major food organizations, helping them design and implement world-class solutions—while driving revenue, partnerships, and market expansion.

If you’re a food safety expert ready to step into (or grow in) a commercial leadership role, this is your opportunity.

🎯 What you’ll be responsible for

• Drive business growth across the DACH region, owning pipeline, revenue and results
• Develop and execute a commercial strategy to expand Diversey Consulting’s footprint
• Identify and build strategic partnerships within the food industry
• Lead consultative sales processes, from needs assessment to solution design and closing
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients (Quality, Operations, Food Safety leaders)
• Own regional P&L performance and business outcomes
• Coordinate and manage delivery teams (consultants, partners, laboratories, etc.)
• Ensure successful execution of client projects

👤 What we’re looking for

✅ Must-have:

• University degree in Food Safety, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Veterinary Sciences or similar
• Strong technical understanding of food safety and operations
• Fluency in German and English

✅ Experience & mindset:

• Experience in business development, sales, or consultative roles
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to translate expertise into business opportunities
• Ability to assess client needs and propose tailored, value-driven solutions
• Natural relationship builder with strong communication skills
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and results-driven
• Comfortable managing both clients and cross-functional delivery teams

💡 We are open to candidates transitioning from technical roles into sales, provided you bring strong business drive and ambition.

🌟 Why join Diversey Consulting?

• 🌍 Global leader in Food Safety consulting
• 📈 Strong growth ambitions across Europe
• 🤝 Work with leading international food industry clients
• 🚀 High ownership: manage your market, P&L and business strategy
• 📚 Continuous learning in both technical and commercial domains
• ⬆️ Real career progression opportunities

✨ What we offer

• 💰 Competitive salary package with attractive bonus opportunities (aligned with the chemical industry standards)
• 🛡️ Strong benefits package, including company pension and comprehensive social coverage
• 📚 Continuous learning & career growth – tailored development plans, training, and international opportunities
• 🌍 Truly global environment with strong cross-border collaboration
• 🌱 Meaningful work – make a real impact on sustainability and resource efficiency
• 🤝 Supportive and collaborative culture where your contributions are valued
• 🚀 Opportunities to work on cutting-edge, future-focused technologies
• 🧘 Health & wellbeing programs (depending on location)

📩 Interested?

Apply with your CV (motivation letter optional)

We look forward to hearing from you!

Food Safety technical background. University studies in related disciplines with commercial-management knowledge, attitude and experience.