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About this job
We are looking for a
As BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – natural oils,
you will drive Oleon’s entry into the growing market of cosmetic oils. This is
a new business line where you will set the direction, build strong
partnerships, and develop a differentiated portfolio that positions Oleon as a
respected player in natural personal care ingredients.
Your role combines strategic vision with hands-on
execution. You assess Oleon’s current capabilities, define the roadmap and
investments required, and shape efficient supply chain flows. By actively
gathering customer and competitor intelligence, monitoring crop cycles, and
anticipating industry trends, you turn insights into concrete projects and
growth opportunities. With strong commercial insight, you connect customer
needs with the right suppliers and create win-win solutions that deliver
lasting value.
Collaboration is key: you work closely with R&D,
quality, regulatory, and marketing to ensure that new oils meet the highest
standards, carry the right certifications, and are supported with compelling
data and communication. As a product specialist, you also support account
managers in customer interactions, building credibility and helping to expand
the opportunity pipeline.
This is an end-to-end business development role: from
defining strategy and building partnerships to ensuring portfolio performance
and profit delivery. It requires an entrepreneurial mindset, strong
relationship-building skills, and the drive to make Oleon a recognized partner
in natural personal care oils.
Who are we looking for?
You'll succeed if:
You have
- You bring solid experience in business development, preferably within the cosmetics, natural oils. A strong network with suppliers or processors is a clear advantage.
- You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach: you enjoy shaping long-term plans while also taking ownership of projects and making things happen.
- You have strong commercial and relationship-building skills, with the ability to link market needs to supplier capabilities and develop win-win solutions.
- You are skilled in market and competitor analysis, understanding supply chains, value chains, and industry trends.
- You are internationally minded, fluent in English, and willing to travel 30–50% of your time across Europe.
Next to your skills, it is your drive and motivation that will make all the difference!
What we offer you
Your benefits:
You will join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both your personal development and work-life balance are equally important to us. You can expect an attractive salary and leave scheme, along with numerous benefits such as meal vouchers, CAO90, company car etc. Additionally, we provide a solid insurance plan that you can rely on.
The way to your first day
Feel free to apply for any position that catches your eye or submit a spontaneous application if you’re enthusiastic about joining us!
Once you’ve applied, our recruiter will contact you to discuss your background and interest in the role. This is the perfect time to ask all your questions about Oleon or the job.
Time to get to know each other. You will be invited for a (digital) interview with one of our recruiters for a deeper conversation about your experience, motivation and ambitions.
You will have an in-person interview at our office, where you’ll meet the team and your future manager.
Depending on the role, you may be asked to complete an assessment to demonstrate your abilities and knowledge.
We have the right chemistry! During a digital call we will go through our proposal and you can ask your remaining questions. Before your first day on the job, we will schedule an in-person meeting to sign your contract and meet your new colleagues.
Oleon is a business unit of Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oil and protein sector. Avril is present in consumer food, animal nutrition and expertise, renewable energy and chemistry, with a recorded revenue of 7,7 billion euros across 18 countries in 2024. The Group focuses its growth on a unique value-sharing model. Avril and its 8.400 employees, driven by its purpose, "Serving the Earth", are committed to addressing climate change and population growth challenges. Joining Avril means choosing to work in a company that harmoniously brings together performance and responsibility, innovation and humbleness, the group and individuals. Avril: there is another way.
A company of Avril
