Business Development Manager

WorldBridge Partners - Leaders in Recruiting and Executive Search; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative Environment

Work-life Balance

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Job summary

An executive search firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Business Development Manager to spearhead growth initiatives in existing and new markets. The ideal candidate will have a proven history in business development and must cultivate effective relationships while managing cross-functional teams. This role offers competitive compensation and significant responsibilities in driving revenue and market position.

Qualifications

• 10 years of business or market development experience.
• Experience in plastics or materials sales, marketing, and/or business development.
• Experience in developing material solutions in manufacturing-centric channels.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and qualify new business opportunities in strategic markets.
• Collaborate with Technical, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams.
• Develop and direct activities to commercialize new applications and markets.

Skills

Business development

Market research

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic market expansion

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, marketing, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

The Business Development Manager will spearhead growth initiatives in both existing and new markets. This role demands a professional with a proven track record in business development and creating long-term value for organizations.

The successful candidate will identify and qualify new business opportunities, manage growth projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to commercialize new applications and markets. With a focus on strategic market expansion, enhancing product portfolios, and building effective relationships, the Business Development Manager will play a crucial role in driving revenue, margin, volume, and market position.

Five Reasons to Work at Our Client's Company

• Collaborative Environment
• Work-life Balance
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and qualify new business opportunities in strategic markets.
• Develop and direct activities to commercialize new applications and markets. Create compelling value propositions, product positioning, and cost-effective solutions for customer success.
• Collaborate with Technical, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams for successful commercialization into new markets, applications, and customers.
• Effectively manage key opportunities, new product/market projects, and marketing launches.
• Develop and execute business development strategies to expand revenue, margin, volume, and market position.
• Enhance product portfolio to meet financial and sustainability goals.
• Build and manage effective relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders. Maximize customer and market potential, including revenue, contribution, volume, and market share.
• Manage post-sale processes to ensure implementation and follow-up, including marketing communications and sales training.
• Attend trade shows and maintain effective industry networks to support business development and new market objectives.

Requirements

• 10 years of business or market development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Experience in plastics or materials sales, marketing, and/or business development.
• Experience in developing material solutions in manufacturing-centric conversion channels, including extrusion, injection molding, films, coatings, and composites.
• Preferred experience in specialty, value-based markets and applications.

Seniority Level, Employment Type, and Job Function

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Production, Manufacturing, and Engineering
• Industries: Plastics Manufacturing, Plastics and Rubber Product Manufacturing, and Manufacturing