Consulting Business Development Manager DACH Region (m/f/d)

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.

Tasks

• 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

Profile

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.

We offer

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.

Additional Information

Interested?

Apply with your CV here (motivation letter optional): Consulting Business Development Manager DACH Region (m/f/d)

We look forward to hearing from you!

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

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Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), table; dl-de/by-2-0; StarIn's calculation