Market Development Manager - Sustainability

The role

The Market Development Manager will identify market trends and opportunities for circular bio Polypropylene and bio Polyethylene. This person will interact with brand owners, converters, and external stakeholders to set the direction for Braskem's sustainable PP product portfolio.

What you will do

• Communicate Braskem's sustainable portfolio to external stakeholders
• Communicate market trends and needs gathered from external meetings to the organization
• Build and drive long term sustainable relationships and networks with brand owners
• Contribute to defining the Braskem sustainable PP & PE offering
• Create constant pipeline to support growth in the sustainable segment
• Drive commercial adoption through off-take agreements with brand owners
• Define Braskem's prospects for brand owner interaction
• Present Braskem's sustainable portfolio to converters and brand owners
• Keep up with industry developments, competitor positioning, and market pricing
• Define market potential and report volumes, price levels, and mechanisms

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master degree in Business or another industry, commercial-oriented education
• At least 10 years of working experience with several years in commercial, in international sales
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills

Nice to have

• Knowledge in the chemical/plastics industry
• Strong interest and ideally knowledge in sustainability related topics
• Experience in polymers or specialty sales
• Experience in value selling
• Excel in strategic sales and marketing and proven sales track record with exceptional sales and negotiation skills
• Business development, analytical thinking, and networking skills
• Customer-centric mindset
• Willingness to travel frequently
• A technical background

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Teladoc
• Pet Insurance
• Legal and ID Theft Insurance
• Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members

Before you apply

• Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future

About the company

Braskem is a producer of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries. Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia.