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Date:  Mar 20, 2025
Location:  Home Office
Company:  Wacker Chemical Corporation
 
Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.
 
To strengthen our team in Home Office,
we are looking for you as a(n) Business Development Manager.

 

Manage and grow revenue and profitability for assigned group of accounts and/or geography according to the strategy of the Functional Additives Business Team which are reflected in the individual MBOs.  Prospect for new customers and new opportunities.  Support commercialization of new product developments. Particular focus is on Silanes and Plastics applications. Key aspects are relationship management, prospecting, opportunity management, forecasting, communication skills, consultative selling, versatility and collecting/reporting market information.

 

Essential Functions of Position

  • Proactively identify, establish and maintain relationships with key decision-makers at all levels and document account interactions.  Understand significant changes in customer demands
  • Grow and manage sales opportunities on a timely basis using the CRM system
  • Building technical knowledge of products and Industry needs. Support the introduction of new products to relevant markets and to new customers
  • Establish, maintain and document market knowledge
  • Maintain & execute customer development plans for key customers

 

Position Qualifications

  • BS Degree in a relevant technical field (eg Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences)        
  • 8+ years of sales or business development experience in a chemical industry preferably with experience in Silanes and knowledge of Plastics industry
  • Experience working in a team environment in a B2B enterprise is required
  • Strong networking skills with co-workers, prospects and customers
  • Professional communication skills both written, oral and especially listening
  • Solid knowledge of CRM (Salesforce preferred) and ERP (SAP preferred) systems
  • Proven ability to self-start and work with minimal supervision
  • High degree of professionalism and business ethics
  • Works from home office (preference South East USA) - up to 50% domestic travel
  
What do we offer?
 
WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions. 
 
WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.
 
  • Compensation and Incentive plans
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
  • Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellbeing fund
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • Support for Community Involvement
 
We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).
WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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