Remote Sustainable Materials Business Development Lead

NatureWorks LLC.; Plymouth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation hours and holidays

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

NatureWorks LLC seeks a Business Development Manager II to accelerate adoption of sustainable materials across packaging, foodservice, consumer products, fibers, and nonwovens. This remote role focuses on developing new opportunities and converting them into partnerships.

The ideal candidate combines a technical background, business development experience, and strong relationship-building skills to drive growth in a dynamic market. Flexible work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Interest in developing new business in a dynamic sector.
• Background in plastics, polymers, packaging, or related industries.
• Willingness to learn technical business development skills.
• Experience with biopolymer materials or related articles is a plus.
• Strong technical aptitude with ability to learn new materials and markets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities for Ingeo biopolymers.
• Build relationships with converters, manufacturers, brand owners, and partners.
• Lead technical and commercial discussions from concept to commercialization.
• Create and manage a robust pipeline via prospecting and events.
• Collaborate with technical, product development, and operations teams.
• Influence business strategy through customer insights and market intelligence.
• Represent NatureWorks at customer meetings, conferences, and trade shows.
• Manage opportunities from first conversation through commercialization.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strong technical aptitude

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Independent work

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related field

Job description

NatureWorks LLC seeks a Business Development Manager II to accelerate adoption of sustainable materials across packaging, foodservice, consumer products, fibers, and nonwovens. This remote role focuses on developing new opportunities and converting them into partnerships.

The ideal candidate combines a technical background, business development experience, and strong relationship-building skills to drive growth in a dynamic market. Flexible work options are available.