Business Director

Southern Recruiting Solutions, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Recruiting Solutions, Inc. seeks a Business Director to lead the commercial strategy, growth, and overall business performance for a portfolio of specialty chemicals serving the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

You will direct sales, marketing, business development, and key account management across assigned markets. The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, an MBA preferred, and 10+ years in semiconductor chemicals with global BD experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, chemical engineering, polymer science, materials science, or related field is required.
• MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive commercial, business development and leadership experience in semiconductor chemicals / etching materials required.
• Global business development experience (Asia ideal) is required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy, growth, and overall business performance for a portfolio of specialty chemicals serving the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
• Develop and execute strategic business plans to drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share.
• Lead sales, marketing, business development, and key account management activities across assigned markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with semiconductor manufacturers, foundries, OEMs, and strategic partners.
• Identify new market opportunities, emerging technologies, and customer requirements within the semiconductor ecosystem.
• Develop long-term growth strategies for advanced materials, electronic chemicals, and high-purity chemical products.
• Establish sales forecasts, pricing strategies, budgets, and financial performance targets.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, customer demand, and changes in semiconductor technology.
• Partner closely with R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and technical service teams.
• Translate customer and market needs into product development and investment priorities.
• Lead negotiations involving strategic supply agreements, pricing, and long-term customer contracts.
• Drive customer retention and expansion through exceptional commercial and technical support.
• Ensure the business consistently meets revenue, margin, EBITDA, and growth objectives.
• Develop and manage annual operating plans, capital requirements, and strategic investments.
• Present business performance, market intelligence, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Evaluate potential partnerships, acquisitions, licensing opportunities, and new product opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop commercial and business development team members.
• Fully remote opportunity, up to 50% travel.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business / Chemical Engineering / Polymer Science / Materials Science

MBA or advanced degree preferred

10+ years commercial / business development leadership in semiconductor chemicals

Global business development experience (Asia ideal)

Job description

• The Business Director will lead the commercial strategy, growth, and overall business performance for a portfolio of specialty chemicals serving the semiconductor manufacturing industry.


• Develop and execute strategic business plans to drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share.


• Lead sales, marketing, business development, and key account management activities across assigned markets.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with semiconductor manufacturers, foundries, OEMs, and strategic partners.


• Identify new market opportunities, emerging technologies, and customer requirements within the semiconductor ecosystem.


• Develop long-term growth strategies for advanced materials, electronic chemicals, and high-purity chemical products.


• Establish sales forecasts, pricing strategies, budgets, and financial performance targets.


• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, customer demand, and changes in semiconductor technology.


• Partner closely with R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and technical service teams.


• Translate customer and market needs into product development and investment priorities.


• Lead negotiations involving strategic supply agreements, pricing, and long-term customer contracts.


• Drive customer retention and expansion through exceptional commercial and technical support.


• Ensure the business consistently meets revenue, margin, EBITDA, and growth objectives.


• Develop and manage annual operating plans, capital requirements, and strategic investments.


• Present business performance, market intelligence, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.


• Evaluate potential partnerships, acquisitions, licensing opportunities, and new product opportunities.


• Lead, mentor, and develop commercial and business development team members.


• Fully remote opportunity, up to 50% travel.

Requirements

• The Business Director Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related field required.


• MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.


• 10+ years of progressive commercial, business development and leadership experience in semiconductor chemicals / etching materials required.


• Global business development experience (Asia ideal) is required.


• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship