The Chemours Company

North America Business Development Leader

The Chemours Company$126K — $196K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or business discipline
  • 10+ years in the chemical industry, with 3+ years in customer-facing commercial roles
  • Strong analytical skills to synthesize complex information
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities
  • Ability to build trust through cross-functional collaboration
  • High motivation and self-awareness

Responsibilities

  • Build stakeholder analysis and establish relationships at customer levels
  • Communicate Chemours value proposition to drive growth
  • Penetrate new account targets based on regional market plans
  • Create and execute strategic account plans for key clients
  • Collaborate with internal teams to execute strategy
  • Manage and execute growth opportunities at target accounts
  • Conduct new product qualification programs with various teams
  • Gather customer insights on market trends and relay them to internal teams

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Comprehensive Benefits Packages
  • 401(k) Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Learning and Development Opportunities
  • Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
  • Company-paid Volunteer Day
Full Job Description
Chemours is seeking a North America Business Development Leader to join our Advanced Performance Materials (APM) team. This position will be available at the Corporate Global Headquarters, 1007 N Market St, Wilmington, DE and report directly to the Senior Director of Strategic Markets for APM.

The North America Business Development Leader plays a critical role in shaping the growth trajectory for the APM business. This role focuses on advancing our position in strategic markets by working down the value chain to create demand for both existing and new offerings, while partnering closely with marketing, sales, and product management to align on priorities and execution. The New Business Development Leader is responsible for securing new customers, particularly in target growth markets including semiconductors, medical, hydrogen, and electric vehicles, where new products, applications, or advanced materials can unlock additional value. Success in this role is measured by the ability to generate revenue through new customer wins and by building a strong, sustainable opportunity pipeline.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Build stakeholder analysis, identify key decision makers and build strong relationships at different levels of customers and downstream value chain players for target markets
  • Effectively communicate Chemours value proposition and drive opportunity and growth through active engagement with key stakeholders.
  • Penetrate new account targets identified through regional business and market segment plans
  • Create and execute account plans for key accounts, including development of mid & long-term strategy.
  • Collaborate with Global Market Segment Leaders, Sales, Technology, and Product Management teams to inform and execute strategy.
  • Manage Opportunity Pipeline at target customers: identify and drive execution of growth opportunities at target accounts
  • Execute new product qualification programs at target customers in partnership with Marketing, Sales, Product Management, and Technology teams
  • Continuously collect customer CTQs and gain important insights from customers and downstream players on market trends, unmet market needs, evolving technologies, key players and competition and update the marketing, R&D and product teams on these dynamics as inputs into the multi-generational product/technology roadmap and timing.


The following is required for this role:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or business discipline
  • 10+ years chemical industry experience in any function (technical, operations, product and/or commercial roles), with at least 3 years in customer-facing commercial roles focused on driving business growth
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with ability to synthesize complex technical and commercial information into concise insights
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to drive results and build trust through effective cross-functional collaboration, internally, and externally, with peers and leadership.
  • High motivation and self-awareness


The following is preferred for this role:
  • Strong commercial acumen demonstrated through business development, marketing, and/or sales roles
  • Experience partnering with technology organizations to identify needs, prioritize opportunities based on business value, and develop solutions
  • Experience with market research, data analysis, or strategy and familiarity with tools used for market and competitive intelligence, as well as account management (e.g., SFDC)


Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Day

We're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.

Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.

Pay Range (in local currency):
$126,067.00 - $196,980.00

Chemours Level:
27

Annual Bonus Target:
14%

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."

About The Chemours Company

The Chemours Company is a global leader in titanium technologies, fluoroproducts, and chemical solutions. They are focused on addressing some of the world's biggest challenges, such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation, and more efficient transportation. The company was founded in 2015 as a spin-off from DuPont and has since established itself as a leading provider of innovative solutions that help customers improve their products and processes. Chemours operates in over 40 countries and has a diverse portfolio of products that are used in a wide range of industries, including automotive, electronics, and construction.
Learn more about The Chemours Company
Size
6,400 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$219 million
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$4.9 billion
NASDAQ

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