Global Business Development Manager - Chemicals

Element Solutions Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

9 holidays

Job summary

Element Solutions Inc's MEIS division is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to identify, develop, and execute growth opportunities across our specialty chemical portfolio in a global, fast-paced environment.

You will expand market presence, forge strategic partnerships, drive new product introductions, pricing models, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and R&D to turn customer challenges into innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience identifying and executing growth opportunities in chemicals or industrial sectors.
• Strong market insight and strategic thinking.
• Ability to structure deals and price strategically.
• Ability to translate customer needs into product opportunities.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Cross-functional project leadership across functions.
• Excellent presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort with working across cultures and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Identify growth opportunities by analyzing market trends and customer needs.
• Develop strategic partnerships with customers, distributors and industry stakeholders.
• Lead commercial initiatives including product introductions, market entry strategies, and pricing models with Sales, Marketing, and R&D.
• Support innovation by translating customer challenges into product development opportunities.
• Negotiate and close deals aligned with business objectives and compliance.
• Monitor KPIs, revenue targets, and customer satisfaction for sustainable growth.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences and trade shows.

Skills

Business Development

Market Intelligence

Commercial Acumen

Technical Understanding

Negotiation & Influence

Project Leadership

Communication Skills

Global Mindset

Tools

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Job description

Element Solutions Inc's MEIS division is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to identify, develop, and execute growth opportunities across our specialty chemical portfolio in a global, fast-paced environment.

You will expand market presence, forge strategic partnerships, drive new product introductions, pricing models, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and R&D to turn customer challenges into innovative solutions.