Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Röhm is a global supplier of methacrylate chemistry and PMMA products serving industries including automotive, construction, and medical technology. The New Business Development Manager will drive PMMA growth in the Americas by identifying new markets, leading strategic growth initiatives, engaging customers, and supporting product innovation and launch strategies.
Responsibilities
- Lead New Business Development efforts across the Americas, identifying high‑value opportunities and driving Roehm’s Value Creation Programs for long‑term growth
- Build strong market presence in targeted segments—Automotive, Medical, Extrusion, Compounding, and Building & Construction—by identifying new applications and customer needs
- Engage key OEMs in the Building & Construction space, gather Voice of Customer insights, and collaborate with R&D to shape next-generation products
- Perform strategic portfolio and market analysis to identify gaps, emerging trends, and expansion opportunities across industries such as Appliances, Deck & Rail, RV, and Vinyl Siding
- Represent Roehm at major trade shows and industry conferences, developing new leads, expanding networks, and positioning the brand as a PMMA market leader
- Drive cross‑regional collaboration by translating global new product development opportunities and engaging with multinational customers and prospects
- Provide market intelligence to leadership and partner with technical, commercial, and sales teams to develop impactful product launch strategies
- Build and maintain a high‑value opportunity pipeline, ensuring accurate CRM tracking and consistent advancement of growth initiatives
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related technical field
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in business development or technical commercial roles, ideally within plastics, polymers, or advanced materials
- Proven success in customer‑facing roles requiring strong engagement, relationship building, and solution selling
- Ability to thrive in a cross-functional, highly matrixed, multicultural environment, collaborating across technical, commercial, and global teams
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; highly self‑driven and resourceful
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, SAP, and data analysis tools
- Willingness to travel 50% or more, including occasional international travel
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus in addition to base salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Discretionary company contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
- Wellness programs
- Competitively priced medical, dental and vision
- 401k with company match
- Separate company funded retirement account equal to 6% of your pay
- Life and disability insurance
- A strong paid time off plan
- A range of elective insurances at group rates
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