(Senior) Business Development Manager EMEA - Remote in Italy - 50% travel

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As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world. CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market‑leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry. Powered by chemistry, our products support clean energy, advanced electronics, AI and high‑performance computing, climate‑friendly cooling, and high‑quality paints and coatings. Every day, people rely on Chemours chemistry for more modern, safe, and sustainable living. Senior Business Development Manager - EMEA Chemours is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to join our EMEA Marketing and Business Development team , reporting directly to the EMEA Strategy and Market Development Lead . This position is based in Italy , with a remote working set‑up and extensive travel across Italy and the wider EMEA region. In this role, you will lead business development activities across the Industrial and Commercial Refrigeration and broader HVACR / thermal management market , with a strong focus on expanding the Opteon™ portfolio . You will identify new growth opportunities, develop value propositions, and strengthen Chemours' position across key segments of the value chain. This role is well suited for a commercially driven professional with a strong business development or "hunter" mindset, who enjoys opening new customer relationships and translating technical complexity into commercial growth. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Market expertise and opportunity development Build deep understanding of industry trends, regulatory developments, and value‑chain dynamics across industrial refrigeration, HVACR, and thermal management. Identify new applications, partnerships, and commercial opportunities, particularly related to low‑GWP and energy‑efficient solutions. Able to identify relevant customer pain points and develop compelling value propositions tailored to OEMs, end users, distributors, and other key stakeholders. Strategic relationship building Engage senior stakeholders to understand their long‑term strategies and align Chemours solutions with their business roadmaps. Leverage an existing professional network and rapidly identify new decision‑makers and influencers where required. Establish and maintain strong relationships across technical, regulatory, commercial, R&D, and operational functions. Commercial impact and market activation Drive measurable growth through field engagement, seminars, case studies, and targeted marketing initiatives. Generate and qualify new opportunities, track conversion, and contribute to sustainable revenue growth. Provide market insights to support strategic planning, product development, and emerging business models. The following is required for this role: University degree (Bachelor level or higher), preferably in Engineering ; MBA is a plus. Minimum 10 years of sales and business development experience in B2B environments such as chemicals, commercial refrigeration, cold storage, food retail, or heat pump industries. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder‑management skills, with a consultative and customer‑focused mindset. Fluent in Italian and English ; additional European languages are an advantage. Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time across the EMEA region. The following is preferred for this role: Experience leading business development initiatives in technical or regulated markets. Possess a strong understanding of the HVAC-R industry and an extensive professional network in the space. Demonstrated project‑management skills and strong business acumen. Experience working with CRM tools such as Salesforce. Commitment to safety, ethics, and compliance with internal control processes.

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