Business Development Manager
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Allentown, Pennsylvania |
About this job
The Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities / applications / market segments (such as specialty coatings) within the North American region for existing VINNAPAS(R) products, and/or developmental VINNAPAS(R) products. Implement and execute an ideation process for assessing and developing potential new opportunities, while coordinating with global WACKER Business Development team. Gain alignment and shared resources to pursue opportunities identified.
Take input from technical experts/scouts or external consultants and use these inputs to identify and vet opportunities within current markets. Works in a highly ambiguous environment. Leads and assists in creating demand and recruiting potential new customers. Works independently and with limited supervision to plan and accomplish goals. Identifies and develops strategic relationships with future customers, trade organizations, authority management, etc.
Manager a team of 4-5 technicians, chemists and engineers.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferably with a technical discipline. Masters or PhD a plus.
- 10+ years relevant experience with 5+ years experience in the specialty chemical industry in Americas and 5+ years experience in business/market/technical development.
- Global work experience
- Proven record of successful project management
- Demonstration of proven leadership skills
- Business development for construction polymers including market research, opportunity identification, and strategy development and implementation for growth in new business areas (existing and new product).
- Understands the value chain, pilot customers, and commercialization process.
- Construction market knowledge and experience.
- Self-motivated
- Strong communication skills
- Capability to lead global cross functional projects / teams
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Compensation and Incentive plans
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
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Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
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Paid parental leave
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Wellbeing fund
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Flexible hybrid work arrangements
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401(k) with company match
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Education Assistance Program
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Career development and advancement opportunities
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Support for Community Involvement
Reference Code:25797
Nearest Major Market: Allentown