Business Development Manager

Location: Detroit, MI (48228)
Company: Affinity
Industry: IT
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: 21 days ago
Reposted: 7 days ago
Job Title: Business Development Manager- Must have experience with Resins, and adhesives. Knowledge of dispensing equipment is a plus Candidates can live anwhere in the Midwest.

Responsibilities and Duties: Provide technical sales support to existing clients, fostering strong relationships, and arranging customer visits. Identify and secure new customers by promoting the launch of our Electrical Insulation/Potting Resins range within designated geographical areas. Drive market development for encapsulation resins (potting), gap fillers, and thermal interface materials (TIM), with a particular focus on the Automotive and Industrial sectors.

Contribute to the formulation and execution of sales strategies and action plans. Assist in the creation of sales budgets for assigned territories/projects and future business opportunities through forecasting. Deliver comprehensive reports on ongoing activities and pipeline status.

Conduct market analysis including performance evaluations, competitor assessments, and recommendations for corrective actions. Manage projects through all phases by coordinating with relevant company departments. Lead commercial negotiations in alignment with company guidelines and Sales Department objectives.

Support and monitor business partners' activities and missions. Be available for regular travel to maintain and nurture customer relationships. Skills Required: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or equivalent technical expertise.

Minimum 3 years' experience in B2B sales of technical products, preferably in electrical insulation or related materials such as sealants, adhesives, or paints. Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong commercial relationships and achieve desired results. Exceptional interpersonal skills with a focus on both developing new business and sustaining existing relationships.

Proficiency in independently solving technical and commercial challenges. Strong team-building abilities. Proficient in MS Office suite.

Familiarity with social networks for business purposes. Excellent command of English; additional language skills (eg, French, Spanish, German) are a plus