Business Development Manager for High Heat Polymers

Envalior; Kentucky; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

Training & development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Envalior is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive the HPPA growth strategy in North America. You will work with cross-functional teams across regions to expand our reach, leveraging deep knowledge of high heat polymers to secure new projects and accelerate market growth.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of commercial and technical experience with high heat polymers, a bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), and is willing to travel at least 50%.

Qualifications

• Experience selling high heat polymers.
• Proven track record in new business development.
• 8–10 years of commercial and technical experience with high heat polymers.
• Bachelor's degree; MBA is a plus.
• Willing to travel at least 50%.
• Must read, write and speak English with proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support the North American HPPA strategy, developing markets and new project acquisitions.
• Evaluate competitor products and develop a differentiation strategy.
• Develop technical and commercial contact with key customers in North American markets.
• Collaborate with Business Line and Excellence teams to identify regional market intelligence.
• Translate customer and application requirements into product specifications with global PDMs and GTPMs.

Skills

High heat polymers

New business development

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Join Envalior - Imagine The Future!

Are you passionate about pioneering change in a constantly evolving environment? At Envalior, we are seeking a talented Business Development Manager to join our dynamic Business Development Team, and be a key role in the execution of the US HPPA growth strategy. At Envalior, the future of high-performance materials isn't just being shaped; it's being pioneered. A belief in fostering an environment where every voice is heard and ideas are valued is integral to our culture. Empowerment is the driving force behind our pioneering spirit, allowing our teams to take initiative, explore new solutions, and revel in the thrill of constant innovation.

Join us and be a part of a team committed to making a positive impact?where safety, sustainability, collaboration, and empowerment intersect to drive innovation.

IMAGINE THE FUTURE WITH ENVALIOR

As a Business Development Manager at Envalior, you will have a strong knowledge working with Polymers like HPPA (High Heat Polyamide), ensuring that you have a proven track record of achieving ambitious business development targets resulting in market growth. You will actively work with cross-functional disciplines and cross-regional colleagues and customers to help expand our reach throughout your territory. Additionally, you'll embrace a pioneering spirit, exploring new methods, materials, and technologies, to contribute to our values and mission.

You will make key contributions to Envalior:

• Support the implementation of North American HPPA strategy, through the development of markets, achieving new project acquisition and commercialization of goals.
• Evaluate competitor products in all aspects of the technical and commercial position and develop a differentiation strategy.
• Develop technical and commercial contact with key customers in the assigned markets including prospective North American customers.
• Collaborate with Business Line and Business Excellence team to identify regional market intelligence (Customers, trends, value chains, pricing, application, etc.)
• Support the development of new business through the generation of technical value proposals and multiplication tools, application, and design knowledge.
• Translate customer & application requirements into product specifications to recommend existing products or, if necessary, to draw up product development specifications in consultation with global Product Development Specialist (PD?s) and local/Global Technical Product Managers (GTPMs).

Requirements

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Experience with selling High Heat Polymers is required.
• New business development experience is required; proven track record of achieving ambitious business development targets resulting in market growth.
• 8-10 years of commercial and technical experience with high heat polymers.
• Bachelor?s degree required; MBA is a plus.
• Willing to travel at least 50%.
• Must Read Write and Speak English with proficiency.

Benefits

WHY ENVALIOR?

Competitive Compensation: Join us at Envalior and enjoy competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and performance bonuses, ensuring your hard work is recognized and rewarded.

Comprehensive Benefits: Your well-being matters to us. At Envalior, we provide an array of benefits supporting your financial security, health, and overall well-being. This includes retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and comprehensive medical care.

Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: Maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life with Envalior's commitment to supporting your schedule.

Training & Development Opportunities: At Envalior, your growth matters. We encourage and invest in your professional and personal development. We support our employees in their growth and personal development through ongoing investment in their knowledge and skills via training, coaching, and mentoring.

Diversity & Inclusion: At Envalior, our people drive our success, so it’s only right that we provide a diverse and inclusive working environment and foster a culture of belonging, openness, and respect. We value diversity as a cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing and empowering every individual to reach their full potential.

Envalior is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affienative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

OUR HERITAGE

With a combined heritage of over 100 years, Envalior brings together two established global materials players: DSM Engineering Materials and LANXESS High Performance Materials. Our unique combined portfolio of longstanding material-, application-, and design expertise enables our customers to develop and launch sustainable future-proof designs. Envalior is the brand new materials powerhouse that was Launched in early 2023. We aim to be a global leader in sustainable and high-performance engineering materials. We imagine the future by shaping the world of today and tomorrow. We?re conscious that this is both a privilege and a responsibility ? so, when we imagine the future, we?re guided by our key values to help us create a better world.