Business Develpment Manager - Nutra

Wacker Chemie AG; Osage City (KS); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global chemical manufacturer is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Nutraceutical Industry. This fully remote role requires a dynamic individual with a proven track record in sales and project management. You will lead initiatives, manage existing products, and identify new business opportunities while collaborating across teams. With a commitment to sustainability and excellence, this company offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to creating tomorrow's solutions and make a significant impact in the Nutraceutical sector.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Hybrid Work Arrangements

401(k) with Company Match

Education Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Support for Community Involvement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sales or people management roles.
• Experience in an international and cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives for the Nutraceutical Industry and manage product lifecycle.
• Identify and define new Nutra Business opportunities and recruit customers.

Skills

Sales Management

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Data Research

Education

Technical Discipline Training

Experience in Science-based Field

Tools

SAP

CRM Databases

Job description

Location: Home Office

Company: Wacker Chemical Corporation

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Home Office, we are looking for you as a(n) Business Development Manager - Nutra.

This is Us:

WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are versatile and adaptable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. This is a fully remote role with the expectation of traveling up to 50%.

What you will do:

The Business Development Manager will lead initiatives for the Nutraceutical Industry, managing the lifecycle of the existing product portfolio and identifying new opportunities. Responsibilities include:

• Manage existing and new non-food projects, developing Business Models, Marcom, and understanding of the competitive landscape.
• Provide necessary ‘Technical Expertise’ and Production Support for Nutraceutical projects.
• Identify and define new Nutra Business opportunities, creating demand and recruiting new customers.
• Portfolio Management with strategy development, strategic pricing, and regulatory guidance.
• Present opportunities and projects using expertise with advanced concepts and practices.
• Provide aggregated market and competitor analysis and coordinate Nutra Marcom activities.

What we need from you:

• 5+ years’ experience in sales or people management roles.
• Technical Discipline training or experience in a science-based field is a plus.
• Experience in an international and cross-functional environment.
• Proven track record in project management and strong collaboration skills.
• Willingness to learn diverse areas of Nutra markets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate contracts, pricing, and specifications.
• Experience with SAP and/or CRM databases.
• Navigating complex Regulatory information.
• Strong Data Research and interpretation skills.
• Strong self-motivation and drive to grow the segment.

WACKER strives to reward its employees fairly. Our Total Rewards Package includes compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

Compensation and Incentive plans

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1

Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays

Paid parental leave

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

401(k) with company match

Education Assistance Program

Career development and advancement opportunities

Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
Reference Code:29090

A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all qualified candidates, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics.