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Business Developer
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Secunda

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full-time

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About this role

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

As a Business Developer, you will drive new sustainable gas and services business by owning the entire Large Industries and Industrial Merchant On-site project portfolio, from prospect to signature. You will act as the key technical and commercial lead, working with Engineering and Technology teams to develop optimal, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) solutions. You will lead complex business negotiations with customers and internal stakeholders, develop rigorous business cases for investment, and actively seek subsidies. Furthermore, you will ensure the growth and stability of our existing client base through strategic contract renewals and expansion.
  • Develop new sustainable gas and services business for the company.

  • Maintain existing base of business with renewals and/or expansion of contracts.

  • Ownership of Large Industries and Industrial Merchant On-sites project portfolio from prospect to signature.

  • Interact with Group “market team” – Energy Conversion & Chemical (and other markets if needed, such as Metals Market, Oil & Gas, cement...). 

  • Act as accountable person to develop the technical solutions for the prospect opportunities thanks to coordinated efforts with Engineering and Technology teams.

  • Lead the development of the business arrangement for the identified opportunities with the customer and internal stakeholders (e.g other Business Lines and Strategic Account mgmt).

  • Develop the business case for investment decision with Business Fundamentals and gas pricing with Total Cost of Ownership for the customer.

  • Seek possible subsidies for new projects.

  • Lead the internal governance process (CPR/RIC) for new company investment (including the preparation of related documentation).

  • Negotiate new contracts within established company's mandate.

  • Develop new Prospects development under LI and IM Commercial Directors.

  • Develop and own company Basin strategy with other prospects / industries in the area.

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Are you a MATCH?

  • Engineering Degree (mechanical, chemical, etc.).
  • MBA would be beneficial
  • Computer Skills – Google Suite
  • Experience in the industry and project development, preferably Chemicals, Oil & Gas,
  • Nice to have understanding of Industrial Gas business and technology, or ability to quickly acquire it
  • Demonstrated robust commercial experience or attitude.
  • Minimum 3-5-years Business Development or strategy consulting or 10 years Commercial Experience in the energy sector.
  • Demonstrated experience in writing, negotiating, or managing long term commercial contracts (or ability to quickly acquire the skill).
  • Ability to write clear, concise, well-structured memo’s for decision-making.

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Our Differences make our Performance


At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

Other facts

Tech stack
Business Development,Project Development,Negotiation,Technical Solutions,Commercial Contracts,Investment Decision,Total Cost of Ownership,Subsidy Seeking,Engineering Collaboration,Market Interaction,Client Management,Contract Renewals,Strategic Expansion,Industry Knowledge,Gas Pricing,Business Case Development,Commercial Experience

About Air Liquide

Air Liquide is a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 72 countries with 67,800 employees, the Group serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the Group’s activities since its creation in 1902.

Taking action today while preparing the future is at the heart of Air Liquide’s strategy. With ADVANCE, its strategic plan for 2025, Air Liquide is targeting a global performance, combining financial and extra-financial dimensions. Positioned on new markets, the Group benefits from major assets such as its business model combining resilience and strength, its ability to innovate and its technological expertise. The Group develops solutions contributing to climate and the energy transition—particularly with hydrogen—and takes action to progress in areas of healthcare, digital and high technologies.

Air Liquide’s revenue amounted to more than 27.5 billion euros in 2023. Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (compartment A) and belongs to the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE4Good and DJSI Europe indexes.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • The Business Developer will drive new sustainable gas and services business by managing the entire project portfolio from prospect to signature. They will lead negotiations, develop business cases, and ensure the growth of the existing client base through strategic contract renewals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Business Developer do at Air Liquide?

As a Business Developer at Air Liquide, you will: the Business Developer will drive new sustainable gas and services business by managing the entire project portfolio from prospect to signature. They will lead negotiations, develop business cases, and ensure the growth of the existing client base through strategic contract renewals..

Why join Air Liquide as a Business Developer?

Air Liquide is a leading Chemical Manufacturing company.

Is the Business Developer position at Air Liquide remote?

The Business Developer position at Air Liquide is based in Secunda, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Business Developer position at Air Liquide?

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