Sr Business Development Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead Asset/Operational Strategy and Management Needs within the Solstice Advanced Materials businesses.
• Work closely with global business leaders to maximize profitability and return on investment of the AM asset base.
• Connect STRAP to Business Execution, drive strategic supply decisions, and optimize capacity investments.
• Lead Asset Addition/Deletion Investment Cases affecting manufacturing capacity or geographic diversity.
• Develop and support asset light manufacturing strategies including strategic sourcing, tolling, or joint ventures.
• Identify long-term supply/demand balances and develop strategies to fulfill or avoid gaps.
• Manage strategic supply transition pipeline, asset repositioning, or divestitures.
• Generate and implement Cost of Goods Sold productivity projects.
• Support resiliency analysis and improvement of the global supply chain.
• Provide leadership with well-written and oral presentations to support business investment decisions.
• Develop strategic direction for New Product Innovation (NPI) and Break Through Initiatives (BTI).
• Negotiate contracts with third-party suppliers/providers/partners as needed.
• Connect STRAP to execution for expansions, contractions, diversifications, and cost optimization.
• Own market development, risk management, and financial impact of non-core products.
• Support annual STRAP process with expansion investment and productivity impact analysis.
• Lead or support joint venture or third-party supply development investments and business cases.
• Manage data sharing and cross-functional projects to strengthen the supply side of the business.
• Lead functions (Manufacturing, Procurement, ISC, HSE, Engineering, Finance, HR) in executing capacity expansion strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Robust corporate financial acumen and valuation skills.
• Strong executive-level communication ability, including verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Critical thinker capable of conducting strategic analysis and making recommendations.

Nice to Have

• MBA/MS in business, finance, or other technical/analytical discipline.
• People management experience and leading direct teams.
• 8 or more years of applicable experience with strong marketing aptitude and business interest.
• Ability to perform financial analyses (NPV, IRR, payback, etc.).
• Understanding of absorption and variable costing accounting.
• Previous experience in strategy or management consulting.
• Ability to influence multi-functional teams without direct reporting relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits & Perks

• Annual base salary range of $193,000 - $242,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package including employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance.
• Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and 12 Paid Holidays.