Business Development Manager

Element Solutions

$109K — $164K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in business development, preferably in chemicals or industrial sectors.
  • Proven ability to analyze market trends and uncover business opportunities.
  • Strong track record of developing strategic partnerships and customer relationships.
  • Excellent negotiation skills with a talent for closing complex deals.
  • Ability to navigate cross-functional initiatives and lead projects effectively.
  • Technical understanding of product functionalities in the specialty chemicals domain.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze market trends and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key customers and industry stakeholders.
  • Drive product launches and market entry strategies in collaboration with teams.
  • Translate customer challenges into innovative product development opportunities.
  • Lead contract negotiations aligning with business objectives and compliance.
  • Monitor key performance indicators and customer satisfaction metrics for sustainable growth.
  • Promote the company's brand at industry events and trade shows.

Benefits

  • Generous performance-related bonus plan.
  • 401k plan with company matching.
  • Life and Medical Insurance.
  • 9 holidays.
  • Career growth opportunities with access to learning and development resources.
Full Job Description
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to identify, develop, and execute growth opportunities across our specialty chemical portfolio. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep market insight with strong commercial instincts and thrives in a global, fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in expanding our market presence, forging strategic partnerships, and driving innovation through customer-centric solutions.

What will you be doing?
As Business Development Manager, you will:
  • Identify growth opportunities: Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics to uncover new business prospects.
  • Develop strategic partnerships: Build and nurture relationships with key customers, distributors, and industry stakeholders.
  • Lead commercial initiatives: Drive new product introductions, market entry strategies, and pricing models in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and R&D.
  • Support innovation: Work closely with technical teams to translate customer challenges into product development opportunities.
  • Negotiate and close deals: Lead contract negotiations and ensure alignment with business objectives and compliance standards.
  • Monitor performance: Track KPIs, revenue targets, and customer satisfaction to ensure sustainable growth.
  • Represent the company externally: Attend industry events, conferences, and trade shows to promote our brand and solutions.
Who are You?
  • Commercially savvy and strategic: You understand the market landscape and know how to position products for success.
  • Customer-oriented: You listen actively, build trust, and deliver value through tailored solutions.
  • Energetic and driven: You are motivated by results and take ownership of your goals.
  • Collaborative and influential: You work well across functions and can align diverse teams around a common vision.
  • Resilient and adaptable: You navigate ambiguity and change with confidence and agility.
  • Curious and innovative: You seek out new ideas and challenge the status quo to unlock growth.
What competencies will you need?
  • Business Development Expertise: Proven track record in identifying and executing growth opportunities, ideally in chemicals, materials, or industrial sectors.
  • Market Intelligence: Strong understanding of market dynamics, customer segmentation, and competitive positioning.
  • Commercial Acumen: Skilled in pricing strategy, value proposition development, and deal structuring.
  • Technical Understanding: Ability to grasp product functionality and translate technical features into customer benefits.
  • Negotiation & Influence: Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to close complex deals.
  • Project Leadership: Experience managing cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent presentation and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
  • Global Mindset: Comfortable working across cultures, regions, and time zones.
We are Offering...
As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance related bonus plan." In addition, you will also receive a 401k plan with company matching, Life Insurance, and Medical Insurance as well as 9 holidays. The salary range for this position is $109,341 to $164,011.
Career Growth - We provide a challenging but rewarding experience to our people - you will have an opportunity to learn, grow and contribute from your very first day. Our teams play an important role enabling technological breakthroughs in high growth industries around the world. We continuously invest in technologies and extensive learning and development tools which provide opportunities to challenge, develop and nurture your career.

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