Hybrid Tech Services & Biz Dev Manager — Coatings & Resins

Stone Alliance Group Career Page; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stone Alliance Group is seeking a Technical Services & Business Development Manager for a hybrid role servicing the Americas. The role combines technical support with strategic growth initiatives across coatings and resin markets, collaborating with Sales, R&D, and Operations to craft customer solutions and opportunities.

The candidate should have 5+ years in the chemical industry, strong resin/coatings knowledge, and travel up to 50%. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of chemical industry experience, preferably in coatings or resins.
• Strong knowledge of resin chemistry and coatings applications.
• Experience in technical customer service and business development.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and customized solutions to customers across the Americas.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective customers and strategic partners.
• Identify new markets, customers, applications, and business opportunities and drive projects from concept through implementation.
• Support customer complaint resolution, root cause analysis, process improvements, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Provide technical training, presentations, and support materials for customers, distributors, and the Commercial organization.
• Collaborate with the Global Sales and R&D teams to support sales growth and contribution margin objectives.
• Attend customer visits, conferences, and trade shows to develop relationships and gather market intelligence.
• Support strategic partnerships with customers, suppliers, universities, and other organizations.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Technical sales

Business development

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Stone Alliance Group is seeking a Technical Services & Business Development Manager for a hybrid role servicing the Americas. The role combines technical support with strategic growth initiatives across coatings and resin markets, collaborating with Sales, R&D, and Operations to craft customer solutions and opportunities.

The candidate should have 5+ years in the chemical industry, strong resin/coatings knowledge, and travel up to 50%. U.S.