Strategic New Business Development Manager, E&E Energy Storage

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +19 more states.

📋 Description

• Create a strategic growth roadmap for the E&E and Energy Storage sectors.

• Identify new applications, material gaps, prospective customers and OEMs, as well as market competition.

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Technical teams to secure buy-in and execute the growth roadmap.

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with key decision-makers among customers.

• Utilize Salesforce and Accolade to advance the pipeline of opportunities and developments through the stage-gate process with a cross-functional team.

• Formulate, implement, and uphold key account plans for primary customers and targets.

• Lead project teams focused on new material innovations, including sustainability initiatives.

• Convey successes among OEMs and Tier molders within the marketplace.

• Serve as the principal subject matter expert for LyondellBasell across various business segments.

• Propel strategic business growth by leveraging both existing and novel innovative products.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a Scientific, Technical, or Business discipline is preferred, or 5+ years of experience in a related field.

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in a commercial or technical role, with familiarity in the consumer market for B-B sales.

• Business Development, sales, or technical experience, ideally with Fire Retardant compounds in the electrical device and power storage sectors.

• Knowledge of UL listing and other fire retardant standards related to Building and Construction.

• Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.

• Project Management experience in a related field is essential.

• Technical knowledge of polymers concerning application performance and material specifications is preferred.

• Strong communication abilities are required.

• Capability to manage within a matrix organization, involving global teams and business partners.

• Excellent communication skills are necessary.

• Ability to effectively sell value.

• Strong teamwork skills are crucial.

• Results-oriented, data-driven, and possess strong analytical skills.

• Customer-centric mindset is essential.

• Excellent decision-making abilities are required.

• Problem-solving skills and comfort in a technical setting are necessary.

• Ability to understand, identify, and collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

• Capability to work alongside both technical and non-technical individuals.

• Must be capable of taking independent action and showing initiative.

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Merit increases.

• Eligibility for STI %.

• Participation in the Sales Incentive Program.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program.

• 401(k) Plan with a 6% Company Match.

• Retirement (Pension) Plan.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Life, AD&D, and LTD Insurance.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Vacation and holiday time off.

• Educational Assistance programs.

• Flexibility for remote work.

• Opportunities for professional development.