Senior Business Development Manager – Specialty Chemicals

Gables Search Group; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialty chemicals manufacturer seeks a Business Development Manager to support growth in Derby, CT. This mid-senior level role demands strong negotiation skills and a background in commercial sales. Responsibilities include managing and growing customer accounts, developing new business opportunities, and leading pricing discussions. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with a track record in account growth. The salary ranges from $150,000 to $200,000, making it an attractive opportunity for impactful career growth.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in commercial or technical sales within chemicals.
• A track record of growing accounts and winning new business.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing specialty chemical customer accounts.
• Develop new business opportunities within targeted markets.
• Lead pricing discussions, contract negotiations, and renewals.
• Analyze market trends, customer demand, and sales performance.
• Partner with internal technical and operations teams.
• Support sales strategy and revenue growth initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Account management

Business development

Education

Background in business, chemistry, or a related technical discipline

Job description

A specialty chemicals manufacturer seeks a Business Development Manager to support growth in Derby, CT. This mid-senior level role demands strong negotiation skills and a background in commercial sales. Responsibilities include managing and growing customer accounts, developing new business opportunities, and leading pricing discussions. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with a track record in account growth. The salary ranges from $150,000 to $200,000, making it an attractive opportunity for impactful career growth.