Business Development Manager, OEM Marketing / EV Powertrains

Evonik is a global leader in specialty chemicals, and they are seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance their market presence in the automotive sector. The role involves acting as the regional interface between OEMs and Evonik's automotive team, overseeing product launches, application initiatives, and managing approval processes required by OEMs.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and improving Evonik’s OEM penetration at assigned OEMs to identify, define, and develop future growth opportunities for Evonik High Performance Polymers
• Develop and implement a networking strategy to generate new sales opportunities through OEMs, including identifying and recommending participation in relevant conferences, seminars, and trade meetings
• Conduct market analysis to identify industry-specific trends, assess technologies, and initiate profitable growth projects
• Oversee budgetary planning and market analysis for new products and projects
• Coordinate the launch process for new products, technologies, and systems at OEMs within the relevant market segment
• Assist in medium- and long-term strategic planning based on anticipated market developments
• Support activities within relevant Evonik Global Industry Teams
• Support long-cycle automotive programs from early application development through launch and lifecycle management

Requirements:

• Technical Master's Degree or equivalent experience, coupled with 5 to 10 years of relevant industry experience (highly preferred)
• Strong understanding of financial and marketing techniques for evaluating projects, products, and markets
• Proven business development experience with the ability to engage in technical discussions with customers and partners regarding product applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills to thrive in a multicultural global matrix organization
• Established network within North American domestic and transplant automotive OEMs, preferably in the polymers or materials fields, with experience in vehicle system engineering or program management
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills; proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong business and technical background, enabling effective engagement in technical discussions with customers and partners
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred; strong business acumen and commercial understanding considered equally valuable
• Business fluent in Spanish language skills are a plus