Business Development Manager – Wire Rod (Poland & Czech Republic)
We are looking for a driven and results-oriented Business Development Manager to act as the key link between our customers and our mill, ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. In this role, you will manage existing wire rod customers—primarily in Poland and the Czech Republic—while actively developing new business opportunities. You will play a critical role in pricing, market analysis, and the development of high added-value (HAV) products.
Place of work: Dąbrowa Górnicza (ArcelorMittal Poland)
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, ensuring high satisfaction and long-term partnership.
- Business Development: Identify and acquire new customers to expand market presence and drive revenue growth.
- Price Negotiation: Lead commercial negotiations to achieve competitive pricing while maintaining profitability.
- Market Analysis: Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions.
- Account Growth: Increase supply share within existing accounts through cross-selling and improved service levels.
- Product Development (HAV): Collaborate with technical and production teams to develop and promote high added-value products.
- Customer–Mill Coordination: Ensure smooth communication and alignment between customers and production teams.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, Engineering, or a related field
(or equivalent experience in the steel industry) - Proven experience in the steel industry, ideally in wire rod or related products
- Strong understanding of:
- Market dynamics and competitors
- Supply chain and production processes
- Automotive sector (preferred)
- Fluency in Polish and English (written and spoken)
- Willingness to travel 30–50% within the Poland cluster
- Valid driver’s license
We offer, among others:
- Stable employment – we focus on long-term, “steel-strong” cooperation
- Bonus system
- On-site company kindergarten
- An additional day off – May 4th is our company holiday
- Professional development and upskilling – technical, language, and managerial training, as well as the ArcelorMittal Poland University
- Employee Pension Program
- Private medical care
- A comprehensive social benefits package – including holiday subsidies, sports cards, and support for children’s vacations
- Meals in company canteens
- Health promotion initiatives for employees (additional lab tests, preventive programs for women’s and men’s health, flu vaccinations)
- Active Team sports club (including co-financing for participation in sports events)