Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, we advance the power of chemistry, ensuring clean water and enabling a circular future. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture where we turn ideas into real-world impact. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers.
We are now looking for aSr Business & Market Development Manager to join our Packaging & Hygiene Solutions business unit.
Packaging & Hygiene Solutions business unit specializes in innovative solutions that enable customers to create fiber-based products suited for a circular economy and replacing plastics, while optimizing resource efficiency, product performance, and quality. The business unit serves paper, board, tissue, and molded fiber packaging manufacturers across the globe.
This position is based in the EMEA region, preferably at our headquarters in Helsinki, Finland or near one of our local offices, for example in Frankfurt, Germany or Strasbourg, France.
You will report to the EMEA Head of Business & Market Development within the Commercial Development team of the Packaging and Hygiene Solutions business unit.
In this role you will be responsible for:
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Driving market intelligence by monitoring market trends, customer needs, technology developments, and regulatory changes and translating insights into growth opportunities
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Acting as the commercial business owner for development projects, ensuring customer, market, competitive, and business case assumptions are continuously validated and translated into measurable business outcomes
What you’ll bring to the team:
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Proven experience in business and market development, commercialization, product management, or related commercial leadership roles within an international B2B environment
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Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesize market, customer, competitive, and financial information into clear recommendations and decisions
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Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, engage, influence, and inspire cross-functional teams in a matrix organization without direct authority
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Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage customers, partners, and senior leadership effectively
What you can expect from us:
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The starting salary range for this role varies by location. For positions based in Finland, the range is EUR 7,300 to EUR 8,500 per month. For positions based in Germany, the range is EUR 124,000 to EUR 145,000 per year, and for positions based in France, EUR 98,000 to EUR 115,000 per year. The actual starting salary will be determined based on factors such as relevant work experience, skills and competencies, qualifications, as well as business and organizational needs. Salary ranges may also vary depending on local market conditions.
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For more information, please contact SVP Mira Koivula, SVP, Product Line Management and Commercial Development, by email firstname.lastname@kemira.com
Please apply with CV no later than 4 October, 2026 at kemira.com/careers.
To ensure a smooth recruitment process, we kindly ask candidates to submit their applications via our recruitment system at kemira.com/careers. Applications sent by email cannot be considered.
We are leading the way to sustained fair pay in the workplace. As a Fair Pay Certified company, we are taking action to enable ongoing equal pay for equal work. This certification demonstrates our commitment to using trusted and transparent methodologies to analyze pay equity. We are proud to share this achievement as part of our dedication to a fair and equitable workplace for everyone.
Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries. We operate globally and serve a wide range of customers including municipal and industrial water treatment companies and the fiber industry. Our solutions and services help secure clean water for millions of people every day and support our customers in advancing circularity and responsible resource use throughout their value chains. In 2025, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.8 billion with a global team of 4,911 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. www.kemira.com
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