Huntsman
Business Development Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- USA - Texas - Houston - The Woodlands - Corporate Office
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Sales
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in
- The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry or a related technical discipline
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in business development or marketing in the chemical industry
- Demonstrated experience taking new business opportunities from concept to commercialization
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
Nice to have
- An MBA or advanced degree
- Experience with amines, epoxy curing agents, polyurethane or specialty intermediates
- Direct experience in one or more target markets: coatings & adhesives, composites, gas treating or agrochemicals
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Availability to travel domestically up to 50% of the time
Full description
Job Description:
Business Development Manager
Huntsman is seeking a Business Development Manager supporting the Performance Products Division located in The Woodlands, Texas. This position will report to the Sr. Marketing Manager.
Job Scope
Lead the implementation and execution of commercial strategies for the Americas region, translating Performance Products’ global strategy into regional growth priorities, actionable plans, and measurable results, in these target markets: Coatings & Adhesives Composites Gas Treating Agrochemicals
In summary, as the Business Development Manager, you will:
- Develop and present clear business cases for growth opportunities, including market attractiveness, customer needs, competitive positioning, financial impact, risks, and execution requirements.
- Develop and manage strategic project plans with clear milestones, owners, deliverables, timelines, and decision points to support timely and effective execution.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities that expand the HPP portfolio and strengthen the value proposition for targeted applications and customers.
- Assess new capital investment opportunities in partnership with Manufacturing, Commercial, Marketing, and Technology teams, and recommend projects that support strategic growth priorities.
- Provide market, business, and competitive intelligence, along with communication campaigns and product/application promotion plans, to align functional and regional teams around business development objectives.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance and Technology teams to execute innovation projects, develop value propositions, and deliver business growth targets.
- Engage customers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to identify commercial and technical opportunities and build a pipeline aligned with business strategy.
Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry or a related technical discipline
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in business development or marketing in the chemical industry
- Demonstrated experience taking new business opportunities from concept to commercialization
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
Skills and knowledge
- Strong understanding of marketing principles, market segmentation, value proposition development, and commercial strategy execution.