Strategic Growth BD Manager – New Markets & Partnerships

Element Solutions Inc; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

9 holidays

Job summary

Element Solutions Inc is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth, identify new markets, and launch innovative go-to-market strategies. The role requires steering cross-functional teams, managing partnerships, and engaging with senior leadership to shape the company’s future footprint.

The position involves significant travel (about 60%), with responsibilities spanning market analysis, opportunity validation, and GTM execution across global accounts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, market expansion, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes.
• Identify high-potential opportunities aligned with company capabilities and strategic goals.
• Validate opportunities through customer interviews and data-driven insights (VOC).
• Beta site candidate evaluation and lead the process until results validation.
• Lead cross-functional teams to launch new offerings and manage resources for identified targets.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and influence decision-making.
• Lead global strategic accounts plan and coordinate HQ projects.

Skills

Business development

Market expansion

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Element Solutions Inc is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth, identify new markets, and launch innovative go-to-market strategies. The role requires steering cross-functional teams, managing partnerships, and engaging with senior leadership to shape the company’s future footprint.

The position involves significant travel (about 60%), with responsibilities spanning market analysis, opportunity validation, and GTM execution across global accounts.