Business Development Manager

Southern Recruiting Solutions, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Recruiting Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead the commercial strategy and growth for a portfolio of specialty chemicals serving the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

You will drive revenue, profitability, and market share by coordinating sales, marketing, BD, and key account activities across markets. The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related technical field and 5+ years in the semiconductor sector; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Led commercial strategy and growth initiatives in a technical market.
• Oversaw sales, marketing, BD, and key account activities.
• Built relationships with semiconductor manufacturers and partners.
• Identified opportunities and customer requirements in the semiconductor ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy, growth, and business performance for semiconductor chemical products.
• Develop and execute strategic business plans to drive revenue, profitability, and market share.
• Lead sales, marketing, BD, and key account management across markets.
• Build strong relationships with semiconductor manufacturers, foundries, OEMs, and partners.
• Translate customer needs into product development and investment priorities.
• Lead negotiations on strategic supply agreements and long-term contracts.

Skills

Strategic selling

Key account management

Market analysis

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

MBA or advanced technical degree

Job description

• The Business Development Manager will lead the commercial strategy, growth, and overall business performance for a portfolio of specialty chemicals serving the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
• Develop and execute strategic business plans to drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share.
• Lead sales, marketing, business development, and key account management activities across assigned markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with semiconductor manufacturers, foundries, OEMs, and strategic partners.
• Identify new market opportunities, emerging technologies, and customer requirements within the semiconductor ecosystem.
• Develop long-term growth strategies for advanced materials, electronic chemicals, and high-purity chemical products.
• Establish sales forecasts, pricing strategies, budgets, and financial performance targets.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, customer demand, and changes in semiconductor technology.
• Partner closely with R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and technical service teams.
• Translate customer and market needs into product development and investment priorities.
• Lead negotiations involving strategic supply agreements, pricing, and long‑term customer contracts.
• Fully remote opportunity, up to 40% travel.

Requirements

• The Business Development Manager will have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Mechanical engineering or a related field. MBA or advanced technical degree a plus..
• 5+ years of progressive commercial, business development, and leadership experience in the semiconductor manufacturing sector (chemical agents used in the front-end process is ideal).
• Global experience, specifically working in Japan, is preferred
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship