Senior Business Development Manager — Personal Care

Evonik; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a Business Development Manager focused on cosmetic ingredients for the personal care market in the United States. You will grow regional market share, manage a robust opportunity pipeline, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Applied Innovation, and global teams to drive growth.

The role requires strong commercial/technical acumen, customer insight, and an entrepreneurial mindset, with travel up to 20-40% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Proven ability to identify customer needs and develop value-driven product solutions.
• Strong communication, presentation, sales, analytical and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs sales calls and in-person visits to existing and potential customers to grow regional sales and pipeline.
• Support marketing activities to promote segment products and serve as sales/technical contact.
• Manage opportunity pipeline and CRM data across regional segments and ensure pipeline quality.

Skills

Sales experience

Cosmetic science knowledge

CRM experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Life Sciences/Cosmetic Science/Chemistry/Biology

Job description

Evonik is seeking a Business Development Manager focused on cosmetic ingredients for the personal care market in the United States. You will grow regional market share, manage a robust opportunity pipeline, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Applied Innovation, and global teams to drive growth.

The role requires strong commercial/technical acumen, customer insight, and an entrepreneurial mindset, with travel up to 20-40% as needed.