Business Development Manager Job

Arkema; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow our Pressure Sensitive Adhesives business in the United States. You will build strong relationships with customers and industry partners, identifying unmet needs and translating them into commercial growth opportunities.

You will drive the full BD lifecycle—from market assessment and lead generation to qualification, development, and commercialization—while collaborating with the PSA Market Segment Team.

Qualifications

• Experience in tapes, pressure sensitive adhesives, specialty films or related markets preferred.
• Ability to manage a full BD lifecycle from market assessment to commercialization.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for customers, events, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop collaborative relationships with customers and industry partners to identify unmet needs and growth opportunities.
• Manage the full BD lifecycle from market assessment and lead generation to qualification, product development and commercialization.
• Partner with the Market Segment Team to shape and execute growth strategies and advance projects.

Skills

Tapes & PSA experience

Market development

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, business

Tools

Job description

If you’d like to help drive commercial growth and develop relationships in our Pressure Sensitive Adhesives space —this is your opportunity.

At Arkema, you’ll be part of an organization that values its people. With plenty of training and advancement opportunities, you will be supported to thrive and grow within our global network. Our values guide how we work every day—not just what we say.

• Inclusion: Everyone deserves to feel respected, supported, and heard.
• Safety & Support: We prioritize safe work practices, proper PPE, clear procedures, and incident reporting without hesitation.
• Empowerment: Training is provided, expectations are clear, and learning is encouraged.
• Teamwork: Success here is built through communication, collaboration, and shared responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

As a Business Development Manager, you will…

• Build and develop collaborative relationships with customers and industry partners, identifying unmet needs, emerging applications, and market trends that can be translated into commercial growth opportunities
• Pipeline opportunities through a full business development lifecycle, from market assessment and lead generation, through customer qualification, product development, and commercialization
• Partner closely with our Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Market Segment Team to shape and execute growth strategies and advance qualified projects

Qualifications

Even if you don’t meet all the requirements below, we’d still love to hear from you! Arkema is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We welcome applicants of all genders, identities, backgrounds, and experiences, including veterans and candidates with military service.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, business, or a related field –if you have experience (or even just getting started) in business development in the chemicals industry, we'd be happy to consider you!
• Experience with tapes, pressure sensitive adhesives, specialty films, or a similar market is preferred!
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including overnights, to support customers, industry events, and internal collaboration