Business Development Manager

Job Title:

Business Development Manager I

Posting

Start Date:

11/11/25

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.

To strengthen our team in Ann Arbor
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we are looking for you as a(n)
Business Development Manager I.

This position is responsible for leading the regional strategic and operational development of a global Business Unit’s innovation hub by identifying new business areas and introducing new technologies & products to the market. The job holder develops the regional strategy with the global project core team and in alignment with the regional business team, drives activities in the NCA region. Role is home office based either on US East Coast or Industrial Mid-West and must be close to a major airport.

• Develop & implement the regional strategic plan for targeted business developed areas. Identifying new business areas, applications, and markets; develop new business models including the development of compelling value propositions and expanded sales opportunities
• Increase industry expertise & presence by attending educational opportunities, maintaining personal network, and participating/contributing to industrial associations, conferences, trade shows and social media
• Validate new business opportunities within the marketplace prior to committing resources. Careful transition of developed business to sales team.
• Lead introduction of new products in relevant markets and to new customers
• Identify, establish and maintain relationships with key decision-makers
• Collaborating with other business units/business teams/R&D within WACKER to build on existing customers, markets, products, and application knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical field (eg Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences) required;
  Masters level preferred
• 6+ years of sales & marketing experience in a chemical industry preferably with experience in silicones
• Proven track record of successful business development within the silicones industry.
• Strong networking skills with co-workers, prospects and customers.
• Solid knowledge of CRM and Enterprise systems
• Proven ability to self-start and work with minimal supervision
• High degree of professionalism and business ethics
• Ability to develop and implement business development strategy
• Comfortable with making decisions in an uncertain environment
• Travel – up to 50% domestic and international travel

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.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1

Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays

Paid parental leave

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

401(k) with company match

Education Assistance Program

Career development and advancement opportunities

Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at
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The 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 any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skill and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.