Job Description:
New Business Development Manager – EV Batteries (m/f/d)
Huntsman has a compelling opportunity for an enthusiastic New Business Development Manager (m/f/d) with a strong passion for new EV battery business and market development to be based at our Regional Head Office.
Working at the EV Battery Center of Excellence, you will be responsible for driving business growth through value chain engagement and identifying new market opportunities for our Polyurethane business in Europe and North America. This role has a strategic focus on delivering results, where you will take accountability for expanding business opportunities and fulfilling the technology innovation portfolio for our EV Battery business area. You will work closely with global R&D and Strategic Marketing teams.
Fluency in German is essential for this role, with a preference for candidates based in Germany or, alternatively, Belgium. We offer flexibility in the work model, with a strong preference for a hybrid arrangement.
As New Business Development Manager – EV Batteries (m/f/d), you will:
- Build and expand relationships within the European and North American EV battery value chains.
- Identify key players and decision-makers; establish relationships, and drive opportunity validation and closure.
- Identify specific innovation projects focused on entering new applications in the EV battery sector and propose disruptive innovation projects to the Innovation Governance Board.
- Explore attractive applications, understand relevant trends, and map growth, value, and current materials.
- Understand the playing field while clearly developing possible MDI/PU/HPU value propositions.
- Identify general business and technical requirements to capture growth and value within the market.
- Contribute to cross-functional teams on selected high-impact new business development projects.
- Secure opportunity planning, follow up according to milestones, and ensure timely progress until the transfer to the commercial organization.
Requirements:
- Profound knowledge and understanding of the EV battery value chain and battery pack technology players in Europe. Knowledge of the North American market would also be beneficial but is not a must.
- A degree and 3-7 years of experience in a commercial role focused on new business development and identifying new markets and opportunities.
- Fluency in both English and German.
- A proven track record of creating new business opportunities and supporting the commercialization of new products in previously untapped markets.
- Ability to identify, qualify, and support the commercialization of new projects within our Innovation Pipeline.
- Experience influencing and engaging across all levels and functions within a matrix organization without direct line responsibility.
What is next?
If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative, and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.
If you are interested, please apply with your complete application documents online at: http://www.huntsman.com/corporate/a/Careers
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2024 revenues more than $6 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 60 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 35 countries and employ approximately 6,500 associates within our three distinct business divisions. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.
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Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions.
We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
