Market Development Manager Polymers

Location: Ashland, VA, us, Remote

Company Description

You are...

... an expert in polymer markets who can build consensus and collaboration with internal and industry stakeholders, an adept communicator who can leverage technical knowledge to create and maintain business opportunities, and a professional who can navigate complex organizations.

As a Market Development Manager Polymers, you help develop and maintain markets for Anton Paar’s products and applications throughout the polymer industry. You identify market needs, establish relationships with key stakeholders and collaboration partners, and work across sales, product management, and marketing to develop business opportunities and position Anton Paar solutions in these markets. This is a remote position. The base salary range for this position is $121,000/y to $130,000/y. The compensation plan includes a bonus. We offer full benefits, a profit-sharing contribution to your 401k and a $10,000 anniversary bonus every five years.

We are ...
... focused on selling and supporting Anton Paars range of high-precision measuring instruments for physical, chemical, mechanical, and structural properties. A highly diverse, dynamic, and financially sound company, we have grown every year since our start in 1986. Our exceptionally high investment in R&D fuels industry-leading solutions throughout a vast range of the industrial and academic landscape, impacting nearly every product you use in daily life.
Anton Paar USA is a for-profit sales and service organization in the Anton Paar Group, privately owned by the charitable Santner Foundation with its headquarters in Graz, Austria.

Job Description

• Identifying and developing business opportunities in the polymer industry
• Identification, selection, and participation in relevant industry organizations, conferences, and collaborative initiatives
• Networking and relationship building with stakeholders, thought leaders, and collaboration partners
• Internal communication with sales, product management, and marketing on market requirements, applications, and business opportunities
• Developing and maintaining emerging technology markets through strategic partnerships, application development, and targeted market development activities

Qualifications

• Project management acumen and a proactive approach toward market development
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to communicate effectively in large meetings
• 5 years of experience in capital equipment sales, business development, or related science
• Ability to travel up to 50% throughout the US and internationally
• Valid drivers license and passport
• Bachelor’s degree required in Chemistry, Engineering, or related science, or exceptional relevant industrial experience

Additional Information

Life at Anton Paar is more than just work, with an employee-led In Motion Program organizing active social events during and outside working hours. We also offer unique and rewarding positions with competitive salaries, an award-winning benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. We provide a drug free workplace and require pre-employment drug tests.

At Anton Paar, we truly value every application. Our recruiting team knows your time matters, so we promise to get back to you within 48 hours. Quick, transparent, and personal. Each application does get reviewed by a member of our corporate recruiting team. Just how hiring should be.

Anton Paar USA, Inc. considers all qualified candidates for this position.
This position is not eligible for current or future work authorization or visa sponsorship.

We do not accept applications via personnel service providers or recruitment agencies and ask all interested applicants to submit their documents directly via our career site.

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