Job Summary

The Market Development Manager – Flame Retardants will play a strategic role in expanding Avient’s footprint in existing and new markets. This position is responsible for identifying new market opportunities for the Avient flame retardant product portfolio and expanding the company’s reach.  The Market Development Manager will directly report to the Business Manager – Flame Retardants.

 

Essential Functions

·           Uncover and evaluate the most promising markets for three exciting next-generation FR technologies.

·           Through extensive interaction with potential customer and market participants, build roll-out strategy for commercial launch of new technologies.

·           Develop deep understanding of customer and regulatory requirements, that will drive R&D activities to meet customer needs

·           Drive competitive positioning of new products vis-à-vis existing products in the market

·           Lead promotional efforts within region, including product launch packages, industry trade shows, marketing literature, website content and social media presence

·           Lead initiatives and programs to promote the company’s products and services. Track emerging trends and adapt strategies accordingly. Define customer needs and participate in strategic planning.

·           Identify, cultivate, and manage prospect relationships. Develop relationships and business development plans.

·           Ensure alignment of market development strategies with overall business goals.

·           Key contributor to strategic and annual plan

·           Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

·       A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, Chemistry or other relevant area

·       5+ years of experience in marketing, sales or other relevant area; strong preference given to candidates with prior experience within the material science industry.  Experience in the flame retardance market is highly beneficial.

·       Excellent presentation, negotiation, organization, leadership and communication skills.

 

Additional Qualifications

·       Strong organizational skills are essential.

·       Adept problem solving including critical thinking, creativity and analytical reasoning.

·       Effective communications skills across various stakeholders. 

·       Proficient project management skills

·       Current and future understanding of technology trends

·       Outstanding leadership skills

·       Strong market understanding and research skills

 

 

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

 

·       Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.  Security includes physical security and cyber security.

 

DESCRIPTION:

 

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

·       Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports  

·       Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy   

·       Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint  

·       Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  For more information, visit www.avient.com.

 

WHY AVIENT:

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

 

We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

 

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. #LI-CB1, #LI-Hybrid