BDM Adhesives

Azelis US, LLC.; West Chester Township (OH); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Azelis Holding S.A. is seeking a Business Development Manager for Adhesives (FT) with strong CASE market knowledge to lead new growth initiatives.

The role is remote with priority in the Chicago/Mid-West area, requiring deep technical acumen, proven sales leadership, and a track record of developing customer relationships. You will develop comprehensive business plans, evaluate market opportunities, and drive the pursuit of new business while maintaining a deep understanding of market trends and

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Biology or related field required.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in CASE/adhesives.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and participate in industry associations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities to drive revenue growth in CASE markets.
• Create and execute strategic plans to penetrate and grow key opportunities.
• Analyze market trends, competitors, and customer needs to inform strategy.

Skills

CASE market knowledge

Emulsions & dispersions

Adhesives market

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Team leadership

Market development

Education

BS in Chemistry, Biology or related field

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Business Development Manager Adhesives FT Salary Remote (Chicago/ Mid-West area) Azelis is a leading specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to customers across multiple markets. With a global presence and strong local expertise, Azelis is committed to fostering partnerships that create long-term value for our suppliers and customers.

Summary: The New Business Development, CASE role will be responsible for identifying, developing, and executing new business opportunities to drive revenue growth across our specialty chemicals portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a deep understanding of the CASE market, and a proven track record of developing and growing customer relationships. Duties will include the development of a comprehensive business plan outlining the strategic and tactical measures necessary to penetrate and grow CASE markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for acquiring and maintaining a deep understanding of the market including, but not limited to, market intelligence, trends, needs and opportunities as they relate to our current and new product and service offerings. The New Business Development, CASE role will be charged with continuous evaluation of the existing opportunity pipeline and direct actions that will be needed to win, and close, new business and growth gains.

Key Strengths

• An established knowledge of the CASE markets with deep expertise in emulsions and dispersions technologies, and their corresponding customer base and supplier communities
• An established knowledge of Adhesive dispersion-based applications and markets as well as a strong working knowledge of the customer base and supplier community
• Established coaching skills that guide Technical Sales Representatives in development of the market
• Excellent analytical and negotiating skills
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills to all levels within and outside the organization
• Ability to develop and execute Strategic Plans and strategies
• New product launches
• Team leadership
• Technical competence
• Industry experience in the Adhesives market

Position Requirements

• BS in Chemistry, Biology or related field
• MBA or equivalent post graduate degree
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience required
• Actively participate in all appropriate industry associations
• Occasional overnight trips outside the designated sales territory for seminars, training, and conventions
• Overnight travel as necessary or required up to 50%
• Represent Company in industry and professional activities, such as trade shows, seminars etc.
• Represent Company with the utmost integrity and in a highly professional and polished manner to include proper dress and conduct
• Thorough understanding of the typical selling process.

Areas of Responsibility

• Strategic Planning & Market Development
• Identify attractive growth opportunities to further expand and segment the business
• Analyze sales results, market share, competitive activity, and customer trends
• Initiate hunting strategies that will accelerate growth in the identified markets
• Execute hunting initiatives and plans
• Trend Reporting and Presentation Development
• Develop (minimum) quarterly trend for Managing Director and Sales Leaders to be used in the assistance and recommendations of additional support needed to close - win opportunities
• Develop opinions relative to the Company's revenue and growth strategy that will relate the markets current and forthcoming trends to its current product offering via quarterly reporting
• Create and develop on a quarterly basis, presentations that relate current market opportunities and trends that will be used for presentation by the Commercial Team for use with our customers and prospects
• Supplier Relations/New Supplier Development
• Monitor the Opportunity Pipeline development of the Strategic Suppliers to ensure proper execution of revenue growth as determined in quarterly supplier meetings
• Review, monitor and ensure the appropriate Opportunity Pipeline development of the key supplier product lines as discussed and planned between the Principal and PDM
• Actively and aggressively communicate opinions regarding new product/supplier opportunities due to a deep understanding of the current market trends/opportunities and communicate those opinions to upper management

Azelis is a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemical and food ingredients industry, present in 63 countries across the globe with over 3,800 employees. Our knowledgeable teams of industry, market and technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a lateral value chain of complementary products to more than 59,000 customers, supported by +2,700 principal relationships, creating a turnover of €4.1 billion (2022). Azelis Group NV is listed on Euronext Brussels under ticker AZE. Across our extensive network of more than 60 application laboratories, our award-winning staff help develop formulations and provide technical guidance throughout the customers' product development process. We combine a global market reach with a local footprint to offer a reliable, integrated, and unique digital service to local customers and attractive -business opportunities to principals. Top industry-rated by Sustainalytics, Azelis is a leader in sustainability. We believe in building and nurturing solid, honest and transparent relationships with our people and partners. Impact through ideas. Innovation through formulation.

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