Business Development Manager, Flexible Electronics

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

What We Offer

The business development manager is responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities for flexible printed electronics, building relationships within the value value chain and maintaining a deep knowledge of market trends and competition. The business development manager shall serve as a subject matter expert in product performance and application development, supporting commercial growth in all regions. They are also responsible for collaborating with the Innovation team to refine the product line and inform PPS of commercial and channel demands of the market.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve sales targets and build/expand customer base

Continuously evaluate and refine product line and work with Innovation team to address unmet needs.

Lead and coordinate application development activities in conjunction with Innovation team
Identify and qualify new business opportunities through networking and market research, establish track opportunity pipeline

Understand market trends and competitive landscape through networking and participation at industry events
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure that product line and application support meet customer needs
Drive profitable growth, building and tracking commercial project pipeline along the value chain in conjunction with commercial team
Facilitate knowledge exchange between regions including translation of expertise and key applications
Coordinate and execute product and application training including cross-regional interactions
Travel with commercial team to support application development

What You Offer

Basic Qualifications:

BS Degree in technical discipline or BS with a strong technical background and commercial skills
At least 7 years experience in printed electronics industry
Proven track record in developing profitable business. Strong financial and business acumen.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with printing and fabrication processes for flexible electronics
Experience with plastics/films application development
BS Degree in Engineering or Science
Experience/knowledge of TPU resins/films

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

Team player, excellent networking and customer relationship building skills
Excellent written and spoken English
Sees the big picture, demonstrates strategic mindset and drives execution - digs into the details and takes action
Resourceful and proactive in solving problems and managing projects. High degree of personal integrity
Willingness to travel domestically up to 30%, with ability to travel internationally
Strong presentation skills
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, solution-oriented mindset

#LI-Remote

YOUR APPLICATION

Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!

Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Contact Us

Info-Hotline: +...If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this site as a result of your disability. To make a request, please call ....