Business Development Manager - Specialty Films

Pittsburgh, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

Responsible for identifying pursuing and securing new business opportunities in the consumer and industrial market segments (CIS) to drive revenue growth. This role will collaborate closely with segment managers and sales team to identify translatable applications for existing products as well as exploring new channels to market.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

Identify pursue and close short-term targets in consumer and industrial (CIS) market segment aligned with core production capabilities
In coordination with sales team engage existing channel partners leverage relationships and track target list and conduct joint calls as needed
Attend industry trade events to identify market trends new/legacy targets and/or channels build pipeline and track opportunities
Coordinate efforts with sales team and CIS Segment Manager aligning targets with short and long-range forecast
Evaluate competitive landscape and gather market intelligence to support share growth
Use AI tools to identify targets generate and collect customer market and industry data and share this within the organization
Collaborate with other regional commercial stakeholders for two-way application/market knowledge sharing. Support off-shore business that is specified in North America
Propose innovation projects in support of driving new business
This is a home-based remote position that requires extensive domestic travel (up to 50%)

Basic Qualifications

Masters degree with 5 years experience in a (external) customer facing commercial role; OR Bachelors degree with 7 years experience in a (external) customer facing commercial role; OR Associates degree with 11 years experience in a (external) customer facing commercial role; OR High School diploma with 15 years in a experience in a (external) customer facing commercial role
Experience with plastics or polymer products

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with industrial/technical sales or business development
Experience with plastics/films applications
Knowledge of TPU and PC value proposition and key applications
Degree discipline in Polymer Science or Plastics Engineering

Knowledge and Skills

Proven track record in developing profitable business. Strong financial and business acumen.
Team player excellent networking and customer relationship building skills
Excellent written and spoken English
Resilient attitude
Passion for closing new business
Willingness to travel domestically up to 50% with ability to travel internationally

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YOUR APPLICATION

Are you as curious courageous and colorful as we are If so we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!

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