Business Development Manager (m/f/d) - Polyolefin Technologies

JR Germany; Baden-Württemberg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the polymer industry, Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH, is seeking a Business Development Manager for Polyolefin Technologies in Mannheim. This role involves managing commercial activities related to licensing and client relations, requiring strong leadership and negotiation skills. Enjoy a competitive salary, international working environment, and employees benefits including 30 days of annual leave and a pension plan.

Leistungen

Permanent employment contract

Attractive remuneration

30 days of annual leave

Company health management

Weekly fruit basket and free drinks

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in R&D, process design, or technology licensing of polyolefins.
• Previous experience in marketing/sales in an international environment.
• Strong background in petrochemicals/polyolefins.

Aufgaben

• Responsible for commercial/contractual activities related to licensing and technical services.
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities for PP, HDPE, LDPE and SAP.
• Negotiating license and technical service agreements.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiating Skills

Market Intelligence

Strong Communication

Client Relationship Management

Ausbildung

BSChE/MSc

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05.07.2025

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Job Description:

Become part of Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH, the Lummus Technology Polymers Business Unit, where we develop, globally license and service a portfolio of polymer technologies such as the successful Novolen PP (the #1 licensed polypropylene technology in recent years), EXCENE? HDPE, Hyperlene? LDPE/EVA and Saplene? Superabsorbent Polymer technology. We also develop and provide polymerization catalysts for use in our processes and continuously develop new products to meet the latest market requirements.

Lummus Technology is developing solutions to manage the transition to a sustainable refining, petrochemical and polymer industry, and this includes polymer recycling technologies, energy efficient production routes, and bio-based feedstock processes with zero or even net-negative CO2 emissions. Join us on this journey to a sustainable future!

Become part of Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH, the Lummus Technology Polymers Business Unit, where we develop, globally license and service a portfolio of polymer technologies such as the successful Novolen PP (the #1 licensed polypropylene technology in recent years), EXCENE? HDPE, Hyperlene? LDPE/EVA and Saplene? Superabsorbent Polymer technology. We also develop and provide polymerization catalysts for use in our processes and continuously develop new products to meet the latest market requirements.

Lummus Technology is developing solutions to manage the transition to a sustainable refining, petrochemical and polymer industry, and this includes polymer recycling technologies, energy efficient production routes, and bio-based feedstock processes with zero or even net-negative CO2 emissions. Join us on this journey to a sustainable future!

Business Development Manager (m/f/d)
Polyolefin Technologies

For Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH in Mannheim/ Germany we are looking for a Business Development Manager (m/f/d) - Polyolefin Technologies to join our Sales team.

Key Responsibilities

General Description:

The incumbent is responsible for all commercial/contractual activities related to licensing, catalysts and technical services linked to the sale of PP, HDPE, LDPE and SAP technology licenses. The area of responsibility is regional; focus will be the Americas or Asia (excluding China) or E. Europe, depending on the candidate chosen and general licensing team workload.

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities for PP, HDPE, LDPE and SAP and related catalysts (if applicable) and technical services
• Supporting the development of global commercial and marketing strategies by providing market intelligence
• Developing and maintaining optimal relationship with key personnel of potential clients and involving senior management where required
• Coordinating proposal risk analysis
• Preparing commercial offers and coordinating timely delivery of technical proposals
• Preparing and making client presentations for technology sales
• Reviewing and approving contract terms and conditions, whilst coordinating with management, legal and finance departments
• Negotiating license, engineering, catalyst sales and technical service agreements
• Accompanying prospective licensees for visits to reference plant
• Commercial liaison with relevant licensor partners

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• BSChE/MSc with a minimum of 10 years of experience in R&D, process design, manufacturing, and/or technology licensing of polyolefins (preferable) or petrochemicals technologies (acceptable if relevant)
• Previous experience in marketing/sales in an international environment
• Strong background in petrochemicals / polyolefins
• Interest in being knowledgeable in PP, HDPE, LDPE and SAP process technology
• Petrochemical/polyolefins operations/planning/consulting background is desirable
• Strong leadership abilities and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to develop strong relationships with clients at all levels in the organization, incl. top-management
• Strong commercial savvy and negotiating skills
• Extensive travel will be required (around 40-60%, with occasional peaks above)

Benefits

• Permanent employment contract
• Attractive / above-average remuneration
• Vacation pay, end-of-year compensation
• 30 days of annual leave
• Pension plan
• Gym / Fitness cooperation
• Company health management
• Very good work-life balance due to trust-based working
• Employment in a steadily growing company in a crisis-proof industry

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a lot of personal responsibility
• International environment
• Familiar working atmosphere
• Regular employee events
• Induction with "job mentor"
• Continuing education and training opportunities
• Weekly fruit basket and free drinks (coffee, tea, water)
• Employee offers from corporate benefits

This is us, this is Lummus. Join us on this journey to a sustainable future! Visit our webpage for more information: www.lummustechnology.com We look forward to receiving your application! Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH

Human Resources
Gottlieb-Daimler-Strasse 2 | 68165 Mannheim

Lummus Technology/Polymer Technologies