Business Development Manager Job
At a glance
Manager-level Business Development role at Arkema. Radnor · no salary stated · we estimate $97,175–$157,500 across the United States.
Arkema has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Build and commercialize technically differentiated Organic Peroxides opportunities across the Americas
- Serve as the main connection between customers, R&D, and commercial teams
- Maintain a development pipeline representing at least $70M in five-year sales potential
- Create new applications and technologies while finding opportunities for specialized customer value
- Turn customer technical and operational problems into projects with defined technical and commercial goals
What you bring
- Bring around ten years of professional experience, including at least five in R&D, technical work, or business development
- Hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Processing, or Materials Science
- Be able to travel between half and three-fifths of your time, mainly across North America
Who this fits
You’ll suit a senior business development profile that can connect customer needs with technical and commercial teams. The role is based in Radnor and covers the Americas, with travel primarily throughout North America taking up fifty to sixty percent of your time.
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 Organic Peroxides 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…
- Develop and commercialize technically differentiated growth opportunities for Organic Peroxides in the Americas region, serving as the primary interface between customer, R&D, and commercial teams
- Manage a rich pipeline of development opportunities with at least $70M in sales potential within 5 years – this includes development new applications and technologies, while identifying key opportunities where our business can provide specialized customer value
- Translate technical & operational customer challenges into development projects with clear technical and commercial objectives
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.
- Around 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 spent in R&D, Technical, or Business Development
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Processing, or Materials Science. An advanced technical degree or MBA would be a plus!
- Ability to travel 50-60% of the time, mostly throughout North America
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