Growth Lead: Surface Finishing & Plating

MKS Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Stock programs

Signing bonus

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking a Manager, Business Development to drive growth across surface finishing and related chemical technologies. You will develop plans, manage top accounts, and serve as the technical resource for commercial activities.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in BD or technical sales, and deep knowledge of plating processes, with strong presentation and negotiation skills. Travel up to 50% is expected, and collaboration with Marketing, Sales, and Operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in business development, technical sales, product management, or related markets.
• Strong knowledge of surface finishing, plating processes, chemical technologies.
• Proven ability to grow sales and manage customer relationships.
• Proficiency with SAP, CRM systems, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business plans to grow sales, profitability, and market share within assigned product lines and market segments.
• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities through customer engagement, market analysis, and strategic relationship management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, applicators, industry partners, and decision makers while achieving approvals and qualifications.
• Provide technical sales support and act as the technical expert for assigned product lines.
• Travel up to 50% and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support objectives.

Skills

Strategic business development

Technical sales

Customer relationship management

Presentation & negotiation

Team collaboration

CRM systems

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

SAP

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

MKS Instruments is seeking a Manager, Business Development to drive growth across surface finishing and related chemical technologies. You will develop plans, manage top accounts, and serve as the technical resource for commercial activities.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in BD or technical sales, and deep knowledge of plating processes, with strong presentation and negotiation skills. Travel up to 50% is expected, and collaboration with Marketing, Sales, and Operations is essential.