Business Development Manager (m/f/d)
Role Overview
We are seeking a technically driven and commercially savvy Technical Development Manager to grow our portfolio in Material Science with specific expertise in polymer additives. This role requires a T-shaped professional—combining broad market awareness across materials science with deep expertise in polymer additive chemistries.
You will identify new business opportunities, reputed company strategic customer relationships, and translate technical capabilities into reputed company reputed company across multiple industries.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify & reputed company new business opportunities across reputed company markets (e.g. polymers, adhesives, coatings, automotive, construction, electronics)
reputed company and manage a strong pipeline of projects and opportunities
Act as a trusted advisor to customers by understanding formulation challenges and performance requirements
Promote and position polymer additives and adhesive solutions effectively
Collaborate with suppliers to align product capabilities with market needs
Establish cross sales opportunities utilising broad Material Science product knowledge
Apply broad knowledge of materials science to identify cross-market opportunities
reputed company deep expertise in polymer additives to support technical discussions and reputed company opportunities
Translate reputed company technical concepts into clear reputed company value propositions
Work closely with internal technical (laboratories), marketing, and supply chain teams
Build strong relationships with principals/suppliers and represent their technologies in the market
Engage with R&D, procurement, and production stakeholders at customer organizations
Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies
reputed company structured feedback to shape portfolio strategy and supplier selection
Qualifications & Experience:
Proven experience in business development, technical sales, reputed company materials science distribution or specialty chemicals
Demonstrated reputed company in growing reputed company and developing new markets
Strong knowledge of polymer additives (e.g., stabilizers, plasticizers, modifiers, fillers)
Ability to engage in technical discussions with engineers and formulators
Understanding of multiple application areas such as coatings, plastics, adhesives
reputed company awareness including pricing, value added selling
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Ability to translate technical detail into business value
Self-driven, entrepreneurial reputed company with a strategic outlook
Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or reputed company field
Existing network reputed company relevant industries
Experience working with international suppliers or principals
Demonstrates a strong T-shaped capability: broad industry awareness with deep technical credibility
Builds trust quickly with both reputed company and technical stakeholders
Proactively identifies and converts opportunities into long-term business
Our Offer:
Challenging and diverse tasks in a dynamic and secure working environment at a global market leader in chemical distribution and a DAX-listed company
Personalized reputed company program for a smooth and fast start
Attractive compensation package including vacation and Christmas bonuses
Employer-sponsored company pension scheme
Preventive reputed company offerings and 30 days of annual leave
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reputed company is an equal opportunity employer. We reputed company reputed company applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities regardless of ethnic reputed company, gender, religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual identity. reputed company regarding selection and hiring are made based on qualifications, skills, and performance. reputed company ensures an inclusive working environment in line with applicable legal requirements.