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Technical Sales Manager - Biofuel & Feedstock Location: Based in MBP's Gouda, NL office with Hybrid Working option Position: Full-time Technical expertise. Commercial instinct. Real-world impact. MBP Solutions is looking for a commercially driven Technical Sales Manager to help grow our renewable fuels business and play a key role in the success of our new production facility in the Netherlands. You'll be sourcing feedstocks from biodiesel distillation residues, developing markets for bio marine fuels, working with leading biodiesel producers across Europe and helping shape MBP's future position in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply chains. You'll work directly with customers, suppliers, processing partners, laboratories, technical specialists and regulatory experts to understand products, solve technical and commercial challenges and turn waste and residue streams into valuable renewable fuel solutions. This is a hands-on technical-commercial role, combining commercial responsibility with a strong understanding of products, specifications, and their applications. What you'll do Secure feedstock supply for MBP's new NL facility Develop relationships with biodiesel producers across Europe Drive sales of bio marine fuel and identify new market opportunities Work closely with our strategic processing partner in Germany Support the development of new fuel products and applications Lead technical-commercial discussions with customers and suppliers around product specifications, feedstock characteristics, samples, analysis, quality issues and potential applications Work together with Quality, Operations and external partners to assess new feedstocks and develop practical solutions Help navigate evolving sustainability requirements including RED III, FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS What we're looking for You may currently be working in technical sales, technical business development, product management or another technical-commercial role within Biofuels, Biodiesel, Marine fuels, Fats & Oils, Oleochemicals, Waste and residue processing or a related process industry. We are looking for someone who combines strong commercial drive with sufficient technical knowledge and experience to independently manage demanding industrial customers and take ownership of existing business relatively quickly. You'll bring: At least five years' experience in trading, account management or business development in a relevant technical-commercial environment, ideally within biofuels, biodiesel, marine fuels, fats & oils, oleochemicals, waste and residue processing or a related process industry Experience working directly with technical B2B customers, suppliers, production facilities and/or quality teams Strong commercial instincts and relationship-building skills Ability to understand and discuss product specifications, feedstock characteristics, laboratory analyses, processing limitations and quality deviations A scientific, technical or engineering mindset with a relevant natural science or engineering education or equivalent demonstrable technical experience A hands-on and solution-oriented approach, comfortable getting involved in samples, specifications, trials, quality issues and technical-commercial problem solving Fluent English (min C1) and ideally German (min C1). Other European languages are an advantage Curiosity, resilience and a willingness to help build something new, with the ability to take ownership and get up to speed quickly The role goes beyond transactional sales. We are looking for someone who enjoys understanding the product and its application, working closely with technical and operational teams and translating this knowledge into commercially successful solutions. Why join MBP? Over the next few years, you'll help develop supply chains that support both renewable marine fuels and future sustainable aviation fuel production. You'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, build long-term partnerships and play a visible role in a growing international business committed to circular economy solutions. Particulars: Salary range 85,000 EUR to 115,000 EUR depending on experience Initial 1 year contract Bonus scheme 25 days holiday International business with local presence and cross-border collaboration Work for a company committed to sustainability with a genuine environmental positive impact Enjoy a collaborative professional culture with hybrid flexibility Interested? Send your application to [email protected]. Find out more at mbpsolutions.com Every application at MBP is reviewed by a person. We believe people should be assessed by people, and all hiring decisions include human oversight.

Core Responsibilities

Secure feedstock for MBP's new Netherlands facility, develop relationships with biodiesel producers, and grow sales and markets for bio marine fuels. Lead technical-commercial discussions and collaborate with customers, suppliers, processing partners, quality teams, and regulatory experts to assess feedstocks, resolve product and quality issues, and support new fuel applications.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of trading, account management, or business development experience in a relevant technical-commercial industry, with direct experience working with technical B2B customers, suppliers, production facilities, or quality teams. Candidates should bring strong commercial and relationship-building skills, technical understanding of specifications and feedstocks, a relevant science or engineering education or equivalent experience, fluent English (C1 minimum), and ideally German (C1 minimum).

Benefits

• Bonus Scheme
• 25 Days Holiday
• Hybrid Flexibility