Senior Sales Manager New Business Development - Biomedical Polymers Gorinchem • Corbion

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At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.

Our Biomaterials Business Unit develops, produces, and supplies degradable specialty polymers to the medical and pharmaceutical industries. These advanced materials are essential for high-value applications such as resorbable orthopedic implants, long-acting pharmaceutical drug delivery systems, and bio-stimulating agents in aesthetic dermal fillers. With production facilities in Gorinchem, The Netherlands, and Tucker, GA, USA, we partner closely with our customers to deliver tailor-made, high-quality solutions that meet the industry’s most stringent demands.

We are seeking a Senior Sales Manager – New Business Development to accelerate growth and shape the future of our biomedical materials business. This role is perfect for a commercially driven professional with a deep understanding of specialty polymers or related chemical technologies, and a proven track record of creating and converting new business opportunities.

Beyond winning in the market, we need someone who continuously seeks smarter, more effective ways of working — improving sales processes, strengthening the commercial structure, and fostering collaboration across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Strategy & Execution

• Design and execute sales strategies to achieve ambitious revenue and margin goals.
• Balance the management of existing key accounts with proactive pursuit of new customers.

New Business Development & Growth

• Identify, qualify, and convert new business opportunities in biomedical applications, from early-stage prospects to commercial agreements.
• Build and manage a strong, opportunity-rich pipeline to secure sustainable growth.

Continuous Improvement & Internal Collaboration

• Challenge and improve existing commercial processes, tools, and structures for greater efficiency and agility.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration (R&D, operations, marketing, regulatory).

Market Intelligence & Positioning

• Track market trends, competitor moves, and emerging technologies to anticipate customer needs.
• Translate market insights into actionable sales and development strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of sales experience in specialty polymers, chemicals, or similar high-value materials, with a strong focus on growth and lead conversion.
• Proven success in generating and closing complex deals in a B2B technical environment.
• Experience working in or with medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or biomedical materials is a strong plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and deal-closing skills.
• Strong commercial drive.
• Excellent at building trust and long-term relationships with technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement mindset — actively seeks ways to enhance processes, tools, and organizational effectiveness.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and reporting capabilities.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Forms, etc.).
• Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-changing global business environment.

What We Offer

• A strategic growth role in a purpose-driven, global company committed to innovation and sustainability.
• Competitive compensation package including:
  • 13th month salary
  • Holiday allowance
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Company car
  • Excellent pension plan with minimal employee contribution
• On-site gym and personal trainer during office hours.
• Opportunities for international collaboration, career growth, and personal development.
• A culture where your ideas to improve both the business and the way we work are valued and acted upon.

Ready to create new markets, win new customers, and help us work smarter every day?
Apply now and join Corbion in shaping a healthier, more sustainable future in biomedical materials.

About Corbion 
 

Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, and a leading supplier of emulsifiers, functional enzyme blends, minerals, vitamins, and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production, health, and our planet. For over 100 years, we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety, quality, innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge, we work side-by-side with customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food, home & personal care, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2024, Corbion generated annual sales of €1,288.1 million and had a workforce of 2,399 FTE. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information:

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