What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Manager Food position at Wacker Chemie AG?
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 Home Office ,
we are looking for you as a(n) Business Development Manager Food .
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 capabilities
- Regionally identifies and defines new Food Business opportunities, in new markets, or with new products, creating demand and recruiting new potential customers or markets
- Portfolio 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 practices
- Provides aggregated market and competitor analysis by collecting basic data from sales, PM etc. and coordinates Food Marcom activities
Position Qualifications
What 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.
We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
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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 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.
