Business Development and Application Technology Manager (Mining) LATAM

LANXESS; Argentina; Presencial; ARS 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Excellent healthcare plan

Complimentary parking

Performance-based bonuses

Descripción de la vacante

LANXESS is seeking a professional with over 10 years of experience for a key role in managing relationships with major clients and stakeholders. This position focuses on providing technical support and market analysis while leading a local team to meet growth objectives in the ion exchange resin market.

The ideal candidate will possess a BS/MSc Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, along with profound technical knowledge and strong communication skills. LANXESS offers excellent benefits, including health care, performance-based bonuses, and a supportive work environment.

Formación

• 10+ years of professional experience in technical sales or business development in chemical engineering.
• Profound technical knowledge in the ion exchange resin industry.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary and international teams.

Responsabilidades

• Manage relationships with major clients and stakeholders for strategic projects.
• Provide technical support to customers and sales teams.
• Conduct market analysis for new technical trends.
• Identify and evaluate local cooperation partners.
• Lead local team to meet growth objectives.

Conocimientos

Technical sales in ion exchange resin/adsorber industry

Entrepreneurial attitude

Strong presentation and communication skills

Project management skills

Fluent in English

Educación

BS/MSc Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

MBA (optional)

Descripción del empleo

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for establishing and managing relationships with major clients, OEMs, industry and government stakeholders to secure long-term contracts and strategic projects.

• Technical support of customers and regional sales team with respect to technical service, product selection, troubleshooting and process optimization
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and regulatory forums to build brand visibility and market credibility
• Market analysis with respect to new technical trends and evaluation of the competitive environment
• Identification and evaluation of local cooperation partners, both in industry and academia

Responsible for identifying new business opportunities and helping to lead the local team to meet growth objectives. Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and expand the company’s footprint across market segments of the ion exchange resin business in the assigned region.

Serve as an application expert with a focus on metals and mining applications, e.g., lithium, copper, nickel, etc.; recycling, chemical processing coupled with support on industrial and municipal water treatment, primary full-range liquid purification technology contact in the region to help penetrate the market, build reputation, and support local sales teams and channel partners with technical expertise.

Work Experience

Required Education & Experience: BS/MSc Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, optional MBA.

Required Years of Professional Experience: 10+ years.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Profound technical knowledge in business development or technical sales in the ion exchange resin/adsorber industry with a widespread network throughout the region
• Entrepreneurial attitude, self-reliant, responsible and structured work style, cooperation in interdisciplinary and international teams
• Presentation, communication to executives and project management skills, fluent English
• Confident and persuasive value-based professional with a demonstrated record of commercial/project success

Benefits

LANXESS provides an excellent healthcare plan for employees and their families, complimentary parking, and access to canteens at all locations. Performance-based bonuses are offered, along with the opportunity to be part of a global chemical company with strong culture and values.