Strategic BD Manager - Surface Finishing & Plating

MKS Instruments

Andover (MA)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 150,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401(k) with company match
Life and disability insurance
12 paid holidays
Sick time
15 paid vacation days
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Stock programs
Signing bonus

Job summary

MKS Instruments, based in the United States, seeks a Manager, Business Development to drive growth across surface finishing, plating processes, chemical technologies, and related applications. You will combine strategic business development with technical product expertise, serving as both commercial and technical resource to customers and internal teams.

Travel up to 50% is required. You will build relationships, identify opportunities, support product qualifications, and collaborate with

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field; 5+ years in business development or technical sales.
  • Strong knowledge of surface finishing, plating processes, chemical technologies, or related markets.
  • Proven ability to drive sales growth and manage customer relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic business plans to grow sales, profitability, and market share.
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities through customer engagement and market analysis.
  • Build strong relationships with customers, applicators, industry partners, and decision makers.
  • Provide technical sales support, troubleshoot customer processes, and drive product recommendations.
  • Collaborate with Product Marketing, Sales, Technical Service, and Operations to achieve revenue objectives.

Skills

Surface finishing
Electroplating
Chemical processing
Technical sales
Market development

Education

Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science

Tools

SAP
CRM systems
Microsoft Office

Job description

MKS Instruments, based in the United States, seeks a Manager, Business Development to drive growth across surface finishing, plating processes, chemical technologies, and related applications. You will combine strategic business development with technical product expertise, serving as both commercial and technical resource to customers and internal teams.

Travel up to 50% is required. You will build relationships, identify opportunities, support product qualifications, and collaborate with

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