Business Development Manager, OEM Marketing / EV Powertrains

• 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

• Technical Master’s Degree or equivalent experience, coupled with 5 to 10 years of relevant industry experience (highly preferred)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred
• strong business acumen and commercial understanding considered equally valuable
• 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

Business fluent in Spanish language skills are a plus

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement