Business Development Manager Job
At a glance
Manager-level Business Development role at Arkema. Remote, United States · no salary stated · we estimate $97,175–$157,500 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Build ties with customers and industry partners to spot unmet needs, emerging uses and market shifts that could create sales opportunities
- Guide prospects through market reviews, lead sourcing, customer screening, product work and commercial launch
- Coordinate with the Pressure Sensitive Adhesives segment team to shape growth plans and move approved projects ahead
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, business or a related area
- Business development experience in the chemicals sector is welcomed, including for candidates just starting out
Who this fits
This role suits someone who enjoys building external relationships and moving commercial projects forward in Pressure Sensitive Adhesives. Expect travel of up to fifty percent, including overnight trips for customer work, industry events and internal collaboration.
From the employer
Apply now and start building a long-term career with us!
If you’d like to help drive commercial growth and develop relationships in our Pressure Sensitive Adhesives space —this is your opportunity.
At Arkema, you’ll be part of an organization that values its people. With plenty of training and advancement opportunities, you will be supported to thrive and grow within our global network.
Our values guide how we work every day—not just what we say.
- Inclusion: Everyone deserves to feel respected, supported, and heard.
- Safety & Support: We prioritize safe work practices, proper PPE, clear procedures, and incident reporting without hesitation.
- Empowerment: Training is provided, expectations are clear, and learning is encouraged.
- Teamwork: Success here is built through communication, collaboration, and shared responsibility.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Business Development Manager, you will…
- Build and develop collaborative relationships with customers and industry partners, identifying unmet needs, emerging applications, and market trends that can be translated into commercial growth opportunities
- Pipeline opportunities through a full business development lifecycle, from market assessment and lead generation, through customer qualification, product development, and commercialization
- Partner closely with our Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Market Segment Team to shape and execute growth strategies and advance qualified projects
Qualifications:
Even if you don’t meet all the requirements below, we’d still love to hear from you! Arkema is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We welcome applicants of all genders, identities, backgrounds, and experiences, including veterans and candidates with military service.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, business, or a related field –if you have experience (or even just getting started) in business development in the chemicals industry, we'd be happy to consider you!
- Experience with tapes, pressure sensitive adhesives, specialty films, or a similar market is preferred!
- Ability to travel up to 50%, including overnights, to support customers, industry events, and internal collaboration
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