Strategic Market Manager

Our client KB Match brings you natural chemistry. KB Match is a specialist in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleochemical products. KB Match offers these products in various markets including: cosmetics, food, crop protection, industrial ingredients, lubricants, coatings, detergents and many more. KB Match ranks among the top European companies in its field and is headquartered in Ertvelde. The company employs more than ⚠,⚠ people worldwide in ⚠ different countries, spread over ⚠ production plants and ⚠ offices. KB Match achieves a turnover of €⚠.⚠ B euro and is part of the DNLS Services. As an employer, KB Match distinguishes itself as an innovative growth company where entrepreneurial employees and open communication form the basis of success. More information can be found at: 🔗


For KB Match, producer of natural oleochemical products, we are looking for a Strategic Market Managerfor Industrial & Lubricants products in Europe. In this position as Strategic Market Manager:

  • You set the sales strategy for your client portfolio, based on a thorough understanding and knowledge of the European market.
  • You are responsible for the growth of European clients in the Lubricants Industry and for the P&L in your region.
  • You manage, motivate, support and inspire the local sales teams in the execution of their strategic sales action plans.
  • You closely follow the sales results, report on them and take the necessary actions to achieve the KPIs.
  • You detect new evolutions and opportunities for product development and in close cooperation with R&D you convert some of them into real corporate investment projects to which you actively contribute.
  • You report to the Corporate Business Manager Lubricants.

  • You have a degree in industrial or civil engineering in chemistry or in bio-engineering.
  • Experience in sales, product or market management in the process industry is essential
  • Like to work in an international context with +-⚠% travel.
  • You are an inspiring manager who can motivate various personalities and possess good stalkeholdership skills.
  • Fluent in English, French and preferably also Dutch.

  • Growing international function at corporate level with a lot of autonomy and impact.
  • Be part of a dynamic and stable team.
  • Our client is an international, growing and innovative company with a heart for sustainability and internal growth opportunities.
  • Working in a people-oriented organisation where consultation, entrepreneurship and open communication are key.
  • Attractive salary with company car, and a wide range of fringe benefits.