Business Development Manager – Personal Care (Glycolic Acid)

About the role

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to commercialize our Glycolic Acid products produced in our demonstration and flagship plants. The role focuses on acquiring new customers and building partnerships in the Personal Care market, reporting to the Chief Product Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Acquire new opportunities with key customers in the Personal Care segment and convert them into offtake agreements for the demonstration and flagship plant.
• Set up distributor agreements with distributors in the Personal Care segment.
• Develop and execute a commercialization strategy for Glycolic Acid in the Personal Care market.
• Monitor market insights, collect and analyze data, and translate findings into strategic focus.
• Collect and convert customer requirements into technical product specifications.
• Represent Volta at conferences to increase awareness, generate leads, and build relationships into partnerships.

Required profile

• Master or Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Business, or a related commercial field.
• At least 5 years of B2B experience, including 2+ years in a commercial Business Development or Sales & Marketing role.
• Experience in the Personal Care ingredients industry, preferably working with large brand owners.
• Ability to independently identify, assess, and execute business opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally 30‑50% of the time.

What we offer

• Opportunity to make a difference in a pioneering renewable chemistry company.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexibility and personal development in a multicultural, worldwide organization.