Business Development Manager - Entec (Celanese Focus)

Ravagomfg; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive strategic business growth, manage sales teams, and enhance relations with suppliers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and strategic skills while managing key business initiatives in the polymers market. This full-time position requires significant experience and offers a remote work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sales, brand management, or strategy in polymers.
• Proficient in English; bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage pipeline process with sellers and strategic suppliers.
• Support field sales in identifying and closing organic growth opportunities.
• Organize and lead training on new product rollouts.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strategic thinking

Industry knowledge

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Business Development Manager - Entec (Celanese Focus)

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Purpose
Primary responsibility for this Business Development Manager is managing tactical sales activity through the field sales team. Additional responsibilities include supporting strategic activities related to supplier relations and financial governance of the assigned business.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks
Performance must reflect expertise and achievement of results listed below.

• Strategic Responsibilities:
• Managing pipeline process with sellers and strategic suppliers
• Organizing and leading training on new product rollouts or strategic focus areas
• Traveling with supplier partners to develop target accounts and improve relations
• Assisting in developing overall business strategies and plans
• Driving growth focused on financial gain and customer satisfaction

• Essential Tasks:
• Supporting field sales in identifying and closing opportunities for organic growth, including customer meetings
• Collaborating with Business Manager and Technical Service to match products and suppliers with sales opportunities
• Coordinating technical support for new business
• Updating CRM tools to maintain a robust pipeline
• Building business plans for Celanese sales in each territory
• Growing all branded and generic Celanese products within the CPA portfolio
• Enhancing branded business with CPA and increasing Celanese exposure
• Funneling opportunities to the appropriate distribution team
• Performing other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities
Not applicable.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, proactive relationship building, industry knowledge, strategic thinking, and commercial acumen.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 5+ years in sales, brand management, or strategy in polymers; valid driver’s license; proficiency in English; bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.

Work Environment
Remote work; adaptable to shared spaces and constant noise.

Physical Requirements
Communication, reading, typing, lifting to 40lbs, and travel required.

Notice to Applicants
Equal opportunity employer; qualifications determine employment decisions.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales