Sales & Business Development Manager

MLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier in St. Louis seeks a Sales & Business Development Manager to drive commercial activities for specialty chemical products. The role requires strategic planning, customer relationship management, and market analysis. Join a collaborative environment focused on growth and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Excellent compensation

Benefits focused on employee wellbeing

Development and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum four years experience in sales, marketing, or engineering.
• Valid Driver’s License, TWIC card, and a passport required.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities within specialty markets.
• Manage key accounts and foster customer relationships.
• Monitor market dynamics and provide insights.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Mindset

Fluency in Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

MBA

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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Job Title: Sales and Business Development Manager

Why consider a career at MLC?

• Highly collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation
• Safety and sustainability are top priorities
• Excellent compensation, benefits, and perks; focused on employee wellbeing
• Great development and advancement opportunities
• Bring your true self to work and grow with us!

MLC operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves worldwide. We are a global company committed to employee development and satisfaction. Join our outstanding team!

About The Job

The Specialty Lime Sales and Business Development Manager is responsible for key commercial and sales activities for the Specialty Calcium Oxide and Hydroxide product lines. This strategic business serves high-margin specialty chemical and food-grade customers.

• Develop new business opportunities within the specialty markets aligned with the strategy set by the Global Business and Sales Manager.
• Understand customer end-use markets, provide technical support, manage key accounts, and foster customer relationships at all organizational levels.
• Manage the approach to the distributor market, including agreements, pricing, and technical support.
• Monitor market dynamics, competition, and customer trends; provide insights and recommendations.
• Represent MLC at trade shows, industry conferences, and professional associations.
• Prepare reports, quotes, analyses, contracts, and other documents as per company policies.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Science, or Business; MBA preferred.
• Minimum four years experience in sales, marketing, or engineering, preferably in specialty chemicals or related fields.
• Valid Driver’s License, TWIC card, and a passport with at least six months before expiration.
• Fluency or working knowledge of Spanish or other languages is a plus.
• Strategic, analytical mindset capable of managing high-volume activities and long-term planning.
• Strong communication skills; proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Power BI is desirable.
• Willingness to travel 30-60% of the time.

The Fine Print

Benefits vary by location and role. For more information, see MLC EEO information.

About MLC

Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, MLC is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products, serving diverse markets including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water treatment, and more. With over a century of experience, MLC emphasizes safety, sustainability, and quality. Learn more at our website.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing