Business Development Manager, Americas
Location
Pennsylvania
Posted
32 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Business Development Manager, Americas
LANXESS
• Create and manage deep contacts with technical teams of existing and future customers by attending customer meetings, events, trade fairs and conferences • Monitor market trends and identify new ideas for business development • Develop a pipeline of business opportunities by nurturing ideas through analysis of their potential market size, relevant patents and key differentiators from competition or existing products • Act as an expert for existing product portfolio supporting the sales force in technical discussion with the customers • Actively participate in the steering team of the BU in order to prioritize ressources for new projects
Job Requirements
- Master degree in science (chemistry prefered) or business administration; higher degree prefered
- 5-10 years of experience in a similar role
- Knowledge/experience in chemical industry, especially preferably in food & beverage or home & personal care
- Experience in marketing and sales (business tools, presentations in steering teams, customer communication)
Benefits
- competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program.
- a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life.
- flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- commitment to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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