Remote New Business Development Lead - Surfactants

ChemSource Recruiting, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

Cirmark is seeking a New Business Development Manager for a leading global chemical producer. This fully remote role focuses on identifying new markets and applications, building relationships from the ground up, and driving profitable growth in untapped markets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical sales or market development for surfactants, with strong hunter and entrepreneurial drive, excellent communication, and cross-functional leadership skills. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Technical Sales, Market or New Business Development in surfactant technology.
• Proven track record in identifying, developing and commercializing new business opportunities in new or underpenetrated markets.
• Strong commercial acumen, including opportunity qualification, value proposition development, pipeline management and negotiation.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial and hunter mindset, with hands-on ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and advance customer opportunities from concept through commercialization.
• Develop and execute market penetration strategies to accelerate technology adoption and expand market presence.
• Expand sales of core chemistries, including surfactants, polymers, and other non-ionic surfactants.
• Travel ~50% across the United States to engage with customers and pursue opportunities.

Skills

Hunter mindset

Commercial acumen

Pipeline management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related Science

Job description

Cirmark is seeking a New Business Development Manager for a leading global chemical producer. This fully remote role focuses on identifying new markets and applications, building relationships from the ground up, and driving profitable growth in untapped markets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical sales or market development for surfactants, with strong hunter and entrepreneurial drive, excellent communication, and cross-functional leadership skills. Some travel is required.