Business Development Manager - Automotive

Business Development Manager Automotive

Ascend Performance Materials is a rapidly growing global leader in the production of polyamides, seeking a Business Development Manager Automotive with proven capabilities to join our strong and competent team of industry professionals.

The position will be responsible of promoting the use of Ascend’s Vydyne grades in Automotive applications, interacting primarily with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers in the region.

As a member of the European Ascend Performance Material’s engineering plastics team, the BDM will be reporting to the European Business Development Leader and working closely with the Platform Business and Segment Leaders, networking with various commercial, technical and manufacturing functions.

This is a home office position requiring 50% of travel activity.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years Automotive / Emobility experience with an in-depth knowledge of plastic applications.
• Sales experience in the related industry a plus.
• Experience working with the engineering organizations of automotive OEMs and tier suppliers.

• Effective in delivering technical presentations to large groups of industry professionals or non-technical executives.
• Knowledge of polymer structure, properties and performance is a plus.
• Must be a strategic and innovative thinker with strong problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit by not just thinking, but working “outside the box”.

Job Responsibilities

• Working with sales and platform teams to identify new application needs at OEM, Tier-1, Tier-2 accounts.
• Support the formal product/material approval process. Understand and manage customer material requirements and work with internal organization to ensure material approvals are completed as required to secure new business.
• Meet growth targets as defined in our LRP.
• Establish the networks within the engineering communities, especially pre-development.
• Initiate projects for new business opportunities
• Understand and articulate the customer requirements
• Support the development of the European automotive segment strategy

Limitless opportunities for career advancement and working with a global industry leader – it’s all here for you at Ascend Performance Materials!

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About Us:

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways—all within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend?

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

Customer-focused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable, and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesn’t only apply to the marketplace – it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.

Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E, our continuous improvement program, guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. You’ll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs

Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesn’t mean simply working quickly – it means critical thinking, creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

One Ascend. All together, with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We don’t accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments, sites and geography. This means you won’t be boxed into a single role at Ascend – you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people, our customers and our communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.