Business Development Manager

7 days ago


Avon Lake, Ohio, United States PolyOne Full time
Job Summary

As a Business Development Manager of Fire Retardant (FR) Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth and launching a line of new ground-breaking FR technologies. Our goal is to build this into a +$200M business. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, are passionately curious, and like building businesses, this role is for you. If successful, this role is on the track to becoming a general manager, with full P&L responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Market Analysis and Intelligence: Develop a deep understanding of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape related to FR needs, with the goal of developing the go-to-market strategy for our new FR technologies.
  2. Voice of the Customer: Develop a comprehensive analysis of the customer requirements in different markets and regions.
  3. Build Business: Manage all stages of launching several new product lines, including product positioning and requirements to meet market demands, competitive analysis, go-to market strategy and sales channels, collaboration with Product development and R&D, testing and qualification process with third-party labs and customers, pricing strategy, manufacturing, sourcing and partnerships with key raw material suppliers, and developing marketing materials for sales organization and trade publications.
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's or University Degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or an MBA.
  • Commercial experience is required.
  • Knowledge of the FR market is ideal.
  • Experience in managing product development from ideation to launch is ideal.
Additional Qualifications
  • Must have excellent project management skills.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
  • Must be able to train and mentor others.
  • Strong analytical skills and detail oriented.
  • Must demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
  • Must be able to drive engagement and work across multiple functions within the organization.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Products.
Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.

About Us

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include Dyneema, the world's strongest fiber, enabling unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials, and sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Why Avient

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well as positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.



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