Sales and Market Development Manager

The Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Sales and Market Development Manager North America will expand business development and forward marketing in Extrusion segment, as well as manage a portfolio of direct customer accounts.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Create and drive a strategic marketing plan (incl. segmentation, go-to-market plans, value proposition development, competitive analysis, product portfolio) for major Extrusion segments
• Generate attractive business opportunities in Extrusion segments, e.g., Film & Sheet, by cultivating relationships down the value chain and translating customer insights into sales
• Manage customer accounts in assigned areas
• Contribute to long-term competitiveness of TPU North America by developing new business opportunities and strategic marketing plans, especially for Extrusion segment(s)
• Strengthen the Covestro TPU brand in North America
• Align regional market growth with ambition of the global TPU business

WHAT YOU OFFER

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in scientific field, business administration, marketing or a closely related field and at least 4 years of experience in a marketing and / or sales-related function;

OR Master's degree in scientific field, business administration or a closely related field and at least 2 years of experience in a marketing and / or sales-related function

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in film and sheet development
• Strong network in industry preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to think strategically
• Ability to build and maintain relationships / partnerships
• Ability to influence and lead others indirectly
• Fluent in marketing tools and strategy development

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