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Wacker Chemie AG

Business Development Manager Food

Wacker Chemie AG, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

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The Business Development Manager will lead the initiatives for the Food Industry. The position includes all necessary measures regarding the lifecycle management of the existing product portfolio to research and identify new opportunities within current markets, achieve the maximum economic value for the company. This includes strategy development for the existing portfolio, opening new markets, develop new applications, innovative product line extensions, strategic pricing, and regulatory approvals.

This position will work in the NCA Region to identify, develop, create demand and recruit new customers to drive Food business opportunities for the Business Unit. Define the opportunities using data driven internal selling as well as developing the business plan, understanding the competitive landscape, identifying IP/FTO, as well as identify and establish supply chain capabilities and regulatory requirements. The Business Development Manager may also be responsible for Initiating and managing technical projects via the Project Selection Process, or PSI, managing the non-food project portfolio and Marcom activities.

Essential Functions of the Position

Manage existing and new food projects, within the SCM, developing Business Models, Marcom, an understanding of the competitive landscape, guidance on the Regulatory situation, IP & FTO, and Supply Chain / Production possibilities.Provides the necessary 'Technical Expertise' and Production Support for Food projects and identify and establish Supply Chain capabilitiesRegionally identifies and defines new Food Business opportunities, in new markets, or with new products, creating demand and recruiting new potential customers or marketsPortfolio Management of the existing portfolio with strategy development, strategic pricing, regulatory guidance, volume planning etc.Presenting opportunities and projects using expertise with advanced, compiled trend setting concepts and practicesProvides aggregated market and competitor analysis by collecting basic data from sales, PM etc. and coordinates Food Marcom activitiesPosition Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in a technical field or Food Science is requiredMinimum of 6 years of relevant work experience requiredTravel up to 50%Expereince working in an international and cross functional environment in technical marketingTechnical project management experience and proven track record in business developmentExpereince working in diverse areas of Food marketsTechnical presentation expereince to customers selling products in a highly technical environmentContract, pricing and specification negotiation for supplier agreement expereince both domestic and internationalExpereince managing/working in a commercial laboratoryExperience negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specification to customersB2B sales experience selling to middle managers and C level contactsExperience working with SAP and CRM databasesRegulatory basic understandingCapability to work in a global environment, intercultural skillsWhat do we offer?

WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

Compensation and Incentive plansMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidaysPaid parental leaveWellbeing fundFlexible hybrid work arrangements401(k) with company matchEducation Assistance ProgramCareer development and advancement opportunitiesSupport for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.Reference Code: 27912#LI-CE1The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.