New Business Development Manager, Engineering Thermoplastics Division

Company: Teknor Apex
Location: Pawtucket
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

Teknor Apex is looking for a high-energy, disciplined growth manager with a balance of technical competency in engineering thermoplastics and strong business acumen. This role was created to focus specifically on developing new opportunities / applications for Teknor Apex’s Specialty ETP materials. The right candidate will provide a deep understanding of the assigned Market, strong passion for innovation and collaboration to deliver growth.  With a broad product portfolio of engineering compounds, Teknor Apex is known in the industry as a leading provider of highly customized engineering thermoplastic material solutions.  This position can be field based or in the corporate office.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, assess, develop new opportunities & markets for Teknor Apex’s Specialty and Core ETP products.
• Build and manage the opportunities pipeline in the Automotive Markets (Domestic and Transplants) 
• Coordinate development efforts within a global organization internally and manage resources effectively to ensure commercialization of opportunities.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships for OEM‘s, Tiers, specifiers, prospects, and industry organizations, to get Teknor Apex ETP products specified. 
• Prepare and update 1-YR and 3-YR Market Segment Plans.
• Partner with Technical Teams to lead and drive Stage-Gate program through commercialization.
• Lead coordination of Marketing Activities, attendance & presentations at industry conferences, tradeshows, webinars, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Chemical, Mechanical, Plastics Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience required; preferably technical, in the Automotive Market
• Experience with materials used in the electronic vehicle market space is highly desirable.  
• Strong Communications, oral and written are a must.
• Proficient with personal IT devices and programs.
• Ability to travel over-night, up to 70% (mostly within North America, and some global)
• Position can be home based.

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