Business Development Manager Job

Arkema; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in Organic Peroxides across the Americas, acting as the main liaison between customers, R&D, and commercial teams.

The role targets a pipeline with at least $70M in sales potential within five years, translating technical challenges into development projects with clear objectives and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Processing, or Materials Science.
• MBA or advanced technical degree would be a plus.
• Willingness to travel 50-60% primarily in North America.

Responsibilities

• Develop and commercialize growth opportunities for Organic Peroxides in the Americas.
• Manage a pipeline with at least $70M in sales potential within 5 years.
• Translate customer challenges into development projects with clear technical and commercial objectives.

Skills

Business development

R&D liaison

Technical sales

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree

Chemistry/Materials degree

Job description

If you'd like to help drive commercial growth and develop relationships in our Organic Peroxides 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…

• Develop and commercialize technically differentiated growth opportunities for Organic Peroxides in the Americas region, serving as the primary interface between customer, R&D, and commercial teams
• Manage a rich pipeline of development opportunities with at least $70M in sales potential within 5 years - this includes development new applications and technologies, while identifying key opportunities where our business can provide specialized customer value
• Translate technical & operational customer challenges into development projects with clear technical and commercial objectives

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.

• Around 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 spent in R&D, Technical, or Business Development
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Processing, or Materials Science. An advanced technical degree or MBA would be a plus!
• Ability to travel 50-60% of the time, mostly throughout North America