Strategic Growth Leader – Composites & Materials

Avient Corporation; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Avient Corporation is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive target build and closure through market development in the assigned territory. The role emphasizes margin, relationship building, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve sales objectives and deliver customer-centric solutions.

The candidate should be adept at selling at all management levels, building long-term relationships, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-7 years of progressive business development, sales, or account management experience in composites, plastics, advanced materials, or related manufacturing industry.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and achieving sales objectives.
• Experience developing and managing strategic customer relationships at multiple levels within an organization.
• Strong consultative selling, negotiation, forecasting, and business planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Sell and develop profitable revenue growth with a focus on margin and relationship building.
• Develop account relationships and identify opportunities for Avient's products at strategic accounts.
• Develop, execute, and manage sales plans, budgets, and expenses; negotiate pricing and contracts.
• Coordinate with regional sales teams and technical area to drive profitable growth through solutions selling.
• Establish account development plans and network resources across customer organizations.
• Travel up to 50% as required by accounts and geography.

Skills

Customer-centric selling

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Forecasting

Business planning

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Avient Corporation is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive target build and closure through market development in the assigned territory. The role emphasizes margin, relationship building, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve sales objectives and deliver customer-centric solutions.

The candidate should be adept at selling at all management levels, building long-term relationships, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver value.