Business Development Manager – R&D / Custom Manufacturing

Connect Chemicals GmbH; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Work-life balance opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Alpharetta is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new opportunities in Custom Manufacturing. The role requires a technical background in chemistry or chemical engineering and at least 8 years of commercial experience in the chemical industry. Strong customer-centric and communication skills are essential. This opportunity offers a competitive salary package and a supportive company culture fostering work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in commercial roles with a proven track record.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across levels.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for project support.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business opportunities in Custom Manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Sales on project pipelines and customer needs.
• Work with R&D teams to ensure quality requirements are met.

Skills

Business development experience

Customer-oriented mindset

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Education

Technical background in chemistry or chemical engineering

Job description

Connect Chemicals is an owner-managed company with over 25 years of experience in the production and distribution of specialty chemicals. With more than 360 employees at our headquarters in Ratingen, as well as in subsidiaries in Europe, America, and Asia, we market a high-quality product and service portfolio.

What sets us apart? A family-oriented corporate culture based on trust, reliability, and genuine appreciation. We promote individual development and rely on strong collaboration, as our employees are the key to our sustainable success.

Business Development Manager – R&D / Custom Manufacturing

Your Responsibilities:

• Drive new business opportunities in Custom Manufacturing and convert leads into projects
• Champion our Custom Manufacturing capabilities with existing and new customers
• Identify key decision-makers, build strong partnerships, and manage strategic relationships
• Translate customer challenges into innovative, value adding solutions
• Maintain a performance driven mindset to meet volume and profitability goals
• Collaborate closely with Sales and align on project pipelines and customer needs
• Work hand in hand with R&D teams in Germany and India to advance developments and ensure product, quality, and service requirements are met

Your Profile:

• Technical background in chemistry, chemical engineering or similar engineering disciplines
• Solid business development experience in the chemical industry
• Strong customer centric mindset, driven to solve production and supply chain challenges
• 8+ years in commercial roles, ideally with a track record of delivering innovative, value added solutions
• Confident communicator who can engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels; from R&D and procurement to CEOs and production managers
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel up to 50 % to support growth and project execution
• Be part of a dynamic and innovative company
• Opportunity to work with a passionate team and influential industry partners
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A company culture that values balance; even in a fast paced environment, real work life balance is possible
• A motivated, collaborative team where true team spirit is part of everyday work

If you’re passionate about driving business, building strong relationships, and making things happen, with a hands-on mindset and a positive “can do” attitude, then you’ll feel right at home with us.
Even if your profile doesn’t tick every box: if you see yourself in this role and are excited to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you and show you what makes Connect Chemicals special.

Connect Chemicals USA LLC
219 Roswell Street, Suite 250
Alpharetta, GA 30009

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited approaches from recruiters or staffing agencies. Only direct applications will be considered. Any recruiter or agency inquiries will be ignored.