Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Southern Recruiting Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead commercial strategy, growth, and business performance for specialty chemicals serving the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The role develops strategic business plans, manages sales and key accounts, identifies market opportunities, establishes financial targets, and coordinates with technical and operational teams.
Responsibilities
- The Business Development Manager will lead the commercial strategy, growth, and overall business performance for a portfolio of specialty chemicals serving the semiconductor manufacturing industry
- Develop and execute strategic business plans to drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share
- Lead sales, marketing, business development, and key account management activities across assigned markets
- Build and maintain strong relationships with semiconductor manufacturers, foundries, OEMs, and strategic partners
- Identify new market opportunities, emerging technologies, and customer requirements within the semiconductor ecosystem
- Develop long-term growth strategies for advanced materials, electronic chemicals, and high-purity chemical products
- Establish sales forecasts, pricing strategies, budgets, and financial performance targets
- Monitor market trends, competitive activity, customer demand, and changes in semiconductor technology
- Partner closely with R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and technical service teams
- Translate customer and market needs into product development and investment priorities
- Lead negotiations involving strategic supply agreements, pricing, and long-term customer contracts
- Fully remote opportunity, up to 40% travel
Skills
- The Business Development Manager will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Mechanical engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive commercial, business development, and leadership experience in the semiconductor manufacturing sector (chemical agents used in the front-end process is ideal)
- Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- MBA or advanced technical degree a plus
- Global experience, specifically working in Japan, is preferred
Benefits
- Fully remote opportunity
- Up to 40% travel
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