Strategic New Business Development Manager, E&E Energy Storage

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky.

📋 Description

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

• Discover new applications, identify material gaps, target new customers, OEMs, and assess market competition.

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Technical teams to gain support and implement the growth strategy.

• Build and nurture relationships with key decision-makers at customer organizations.

• Utilize Salesforce and Accolade to manage the opportunity and development pipeline through the stage-gate process with cross-functional teams.

• Formulate, execute, and sustain key account plans for major customers and prospects.

• Lead project teams in the development of new materials, including sustainability-focused initiatives.

• Communicate successes across OEMs and Tier molders within the market.

• Serve as LyondellBasell’s primary subject matter expert across various business segments.

• Drive strategic business growth by leveraging both existing and innovative new products.

⛳️ Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in a Scientific, Technical, or Business discipline, or a minimum of 5 years of experience in a related area.

• At least 5 years of pertinent professional experience in a commercial or technical position.

• Understanding of the consumer market in B2B sales.

• Experience in Business Development, sales, or technical roles, 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 relevant field.

• Preferred technical expertise with polymers concerning application performance and material specifications.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to manage responsibilities within a matrix organization, including global teams and business partners.

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

• Customer-oriented mindset.

• Exceptional decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.

• Comfort in a technical environment.

• Proven ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical individuals.

• Capability to take initiative and act independently.

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Merit-based salary increases.

• Eligibility for short-term incentive programs.

• Participation in the Sales Incentive Program.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.

• 401(k) Plan with a company match of 6%.

• Pension Retirement Plan.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Paid vacation and holidays.

• Educational assistance programs.

• Flexibility for remote work.

• Opportunities for professional development.