Business Development Mgr. Americas

2 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, United States LANXESS Americas Full time
Employee Type: Regular

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available

Join our Team

Job Highlights

  • Create and manage deep contacts with technical teams of existing and future customers by attending customer meetings, events, trade fairs and conferences
  • Monitor market trends and identify new ideas for business development
  • Develop a pipeline of business opportunities by nurturing ideas through analysis of their potential market size, relevant patents and key differentiators from competition or existing products
  • Act as an expert for existing product portfolio supporting the sales force in technical discussion with the customers
  • Actively participate in the steering team of the Business Unit in order to prioritize resources for new projects
Requirements
  • Master's degree in science (chemistry preferred) or business administration; higher degree preferred
  • At least 5 years with a scientific and/or business-related role
  • Knowledge/experience in chemical industry, especially preferably in food & beverage or home & personal care
  • Experience in marketing and sales (business tools, presentations in steering teams, customer communication)
  • Excellent communication & Networking skills
What we offer you
  • Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
  • Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
  • Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
  • Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.


LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.

Join the LANXESS team
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