Business Development Manager

Are you a commercially driven professional who thrives on turning market potential into real business? Do you enjoy building strong relationships, exploring new markets, and converting opportunities into long-term growth?Then the role of Business Development Manage r for Infrastructure and Emerging Applications in the US could be your next career step.Your impact As a Business Development Manager, you are responsible for generating and developing new business opportunities for the product line Twaron in the Americas, focusing on new developments in infrastructure, communication and new applications like drones, orbital shielding and radome protection. You report directly to the Product Line Director and proactively identify new markets and applications by engaging with downstream partners, turning value propositions developed by Market Managers into tangible opportunities. You build trust, create demand, and guide prospects through the early stages of the commercial process until they are ready to be handed over to regional Sales Account Managers.You are part of the global product line team and work closely with Market Managers, Product Managers and Sales Account Managers to expand Teijin Aramid's market reach and accelerate long-term revenue growth.What will you do? Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunitiesIdentify new business opportunities in new markets or applicationsEngage with downstream partners and end-users to create demandEvaluate opportunity size, value, feasibility, and timelineParticipate in trade shows and industry events to expand networks and uncover opportunitiesExplore strategic partnerships across value chainsGuide prospects through evaluation, sampling, and qualification stagesReport opportunity status accurately and consistently in the CRM systemEnsure smooth handover of closed opportunities to regional sales teamsFollow up on Marketing Qualified Leads from market activationRepresent Teijin Aramid in relevant industry forums and standardization committeesWho are we looking for? You are experienced and have a network in infrastructure, composites, paper, aerospace and transportation or other technologies based on lightweighting materials.And you are a proactive and outgoing business developer who enjoys creating new opportunities, building relationships, and driving growth in an international environment.You have an academic level of thinking and working (bachelor's or master's degree) in a commercial and/or technical discipline, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in business development or sales, with a proven track record of generating and converting new business opportunities in the above-mentioned value chains.Strong commercial and communication skillsAbility to translate customer needs into tangible business opportunitiesAnalytical mindset and structured approach to opportunity evaluationFluent English (Spanish and Portuguese a plus)International mindset and willingness to travelYou recognize yourself in the following:Outgoing and commercially mindedStrong communicator with excellent interpersonal skillsEntrepreneurial, self-driven and well organizedMarket-focused and results-orientedCulturally sensitive and comfortable working in international teamsWhat do we offer? A Strategic role within an innovative, global organizationA high-impact position with direct influence on future market expansionCollaboration with international teams and senior stakeholdersOpportunity to work with high-performance materials and solutions with global relevanceEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.We evaluate all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under U.S. law.#J-18808-Ljbffr