MBA job

Shape growth through strategy, insight, and partnerships in a technical industry

Americhem is an innovative company within the global polymer industry, with more than 80 years of experience in developing custom color masterbatches and polymer compounds. With a strong presence across the Americas, Europe, India, and Asia, we serve global industries such as healthcare, automotive, fiber, and consumer goods, to name a few.

We are looking to expand our Commercial team with another Business Development Manager as part of our strategic investment in the region.

About the role

As Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in identifying and advancing new business opportunities aligned with our strategic priorities for the market. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will help translate customer needs and technical possibilities into commercial growth.

Reporting to the European market organization, you will collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Product Management to bring strategy to life. This international role offers flexibility in location and can be based remotely from anywhere in Europe for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business development and generate qualified leads in line with market strategy
• Identify unmet customer needs and translate them into targeted commercial opportunities
• Build strong internal and external partnerships to deliver customer-focused solutions
• Support new key accounts and cross-selling efforts with market and customer insights
• Track industry trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions
• Work in cross-functional teams to bring initiatives from idea to execution
• Contribute to long-term pipeline growth through strategic relationship building

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or similar – MBA preferred
• 5+ years of experience in business development, technical sales, or commercial strategy
• Proven success in identifying and closing strategic opportunities
• Experience in B2B technical environments – preferably polymers, plastics, or chemical sectors and experience within the healthcare industry is considered a strong advantage
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – both internal and external
• Ability to work autonomously and navigate ambiguity with a proactive mindset
• Fluent in English – additional languages are a plus
• Willingness to travel up to 50–70% as part of the role

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are…

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a strategic thinker who naturally connects market trends with new growth opportunities. You have the ability to communicate effectively across both technical and commercial contexts, and you enjoy building strong relationships across functions and cultures. Your energy and resilience drive you to pursue ambitious goals, and you take ownership of initiatives even in uncertain or fast-changing environments. If you're passionate about solution-based selling and take pride in contributing to customer success, you'll fit right in with our collaborative and high-performing team.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Join an ambitious and collaborative commercial team in a dynamic, growth-oriented organization where your ideas and drive will truly make a difference.

Application deadline:

Ongoing