Senior Business Development Lead - PMMA Markets (Americas)

Roehm; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Röhm seeks an accomplished business development professional to drive the PMMA business in the Americas. You will uncover new markets, lead growth initiatives, and expand Roehm’s ACRYLITE® and CYROLITE® technologies across key North American industries.

You’ll engage OEMs, collaborate with R&D, and shape launch strategies while building a high-value, multinational customer network. Travel 50%+ is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field (Chem Eng, Materials Science, Optical Eng, Polymer Science)
• Minimum 5 years in business development or technical commercial roles, preferably in plastics/polymers/advanced materials
• Proven success in customer-facing roles requiring engagement and solution selling
• Ability to thrive in a cross-functional, multicultural environment across technical, commercial, and global teams
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; highly self-driven
• Proficiency in MS Office, CRM systems, SAP, and data analysis tools
• Willingness to travel 50%+ including international travel

Responsibilities

• Lead New Business Development across the Americas, identify high-value opportunities and drive growth programs.
• Build market presence in Automotive, Medical, Extrusion, and Construction segments by identifying applications and customer needs.
• Engage OEMs in Building & Construction, gather VOC insights, and collaborate with R&D on next-gen products.
• Perform strategic portfolio and market analysis to spot gaps and expansion opportunities.
• Represent Röhm at trade shows and industry conferences to generate leads and expand networks.
• Drive cross-regional collaboration by translating global opportunities for multinational customers.
• Provide market intelligence to leadership and partner with technical, commercial, and sales teams on product launches.
• Maintain a high-value pipeline with accurate CRM tracking and ongoing growth initiatives

Skills

Business development

Customer relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Röhm seeks an accomplished business development professional to drive the PMMA business in the Americas. You will uncover new markets, lead growth initiatives, and expand Roehm’s ACRYLITE® and CYROLITE® technologies across key North American industries.

You’ll engage OEMs, collaborate with R&D, and shape launch strategies while building a high-value, multinational customer network. Travel 50%+ is required.