Business Development Manager, APS

LyondellBasell

Basic Function

The New Business Development Manager position is dedicated to develop strategic business growth in the assigned OEM/market space leveraging existing and new innovative APS products with a primary focus on Engineered Plastics including but not limited to automotive, appliance, Building and Construction and electronics.  The Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic market growth plan and acting as the key subject matter expert for LyondellBasell across business segments. 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic growth roadmap for market space including identification of new applications, material gap needs, new customers and OEM’s, and competition in market. 
• Works with Sales, Marketing, Technical teams on buy-in and execution of growth roadmap. 
• Develops and maintains relationships with key decision makers at customers 
• Utilizes tools such as Salesforce, Accolade to drive pipeline of opportunities and developments through stage gate process with a cross functional team  
• Develop, implement and maintain a key account plan for top customers. 
• Lead project teams in new material developments including Sustainability initiatives 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Scientific, Technical or Business field is preferred.    
• 10 years or more of relevant professional experience in commercial or technical role with familiarity with consumer marketspace in B-B sales. 
• Travel as needs dictate- up to 50% for internal and customer related meetings 
• Project Management experience in related field 
• Technical expertise with polymers preferred for application performance and material specifications 
• Strong communication skills 
• Capability to manage across a matrix organization including with global teams and business partners.

Competencies

Builds effective teamsCollaboratesCultivates innovationCustomer focusDemonstrates courageDrives resultsEnsures accountabilityInstills trust and exemplifies integrity

We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce.  As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.