Sr Specialist, Business Development NA Chemical BU

Why Ansell? At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

Discover more about our company, our people, and our values by visiting us at Ansell.

Ansell is looking for a Sr. Business Development Specialist to join our team!

The base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000 US Dollars per year

*Specific salary for this role may vary within this range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Candidate may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits.

In this high-impact role, you will drive growth across regional markets by identifying and capturing new business opportunities within Ansell’s Hand and Body Protection portfolio. You will work across both direct and indirect sales models, building strong distributor partnerships and engaging directly with end users to expand market presence and deliver strategic growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded, relationship-driven professional who thrives in dynamic markets and wants to play a key role in advancing Ansell’s global growth objectives.

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer?

• Competitive compensation plan, including a performance based annual incentive.

• Flexible and hybrid work model.

•  A culture of belonging and inclusion, collaboration thrives, and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered—across our global community.

• Ansell University, LinkedIn Learning and Mentorship programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills.

• Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through LinkedIn Learning and Mentorships.

• Health Benefits:  medical, dental, vision, short term and long- term disability and wellness programs

• 401-k plan with company match

• Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal days) 14 paid holidays

• Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Summer Friday’s

• Regional Belonging & Inclusion Networks

• Green office concept and a global mission of sustainability
  
   
  
  

What your role will be?

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in targeted regional markets within the chemical protective clothing and safety portfolio

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to uncover emerging trends, regulatory shifts, and high-growth segments

• Develop and manage strong distributor partnerships, particularly in markets where relationships are being newly established

• Engage directly with end users to understand application needs, conduct product demonstrations, support training, and drive specification of Ansell solutions

• Identify tenders and buying cycles in advance to position Ansell strategically

• Generate leads through industry networking, trade shows, targeted outreach, and Ansell-sponsored events

• Prepare and deliver tailored proposals and value-driven presentations to distributors and end users

• Develop deep product expertise to effectively communicate features, benefits, and application value

• Train distributors and end users on new product launches and portfolio updates

• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, product management, and regional teams to execute growth strategies

• Track and report on KPIs and business development metrics to optimize performance and forecasting

• Navigate cultural nuances across international markets to effectively communicate, influence, and negotiate

• Travel up to 25% internationally to support market expansion and customer engagement
  
   
  
  

What will you bring to Ansell?

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or commensurate education and experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing

• Experience within protective clothing, safety equipment, or highly regulated industrial solutions strongly preferred

• Proven track record of closing deals and achieving or exceeding sales targets across diverse markets

• Experience building new business in specialist or regulated markets and creating compelling value propositions
  
   
  
  

Join us to lead the world to a safer future, apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ansell is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, marital status, parental status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Ansell. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process. 

Ansell is an EO Employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.

Our Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion: Ansell’s vision is about creating safe spaces where all perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work., it's not just words. We want applicants to know that we endeavor to create an inclusive environment that will consider all, regardless of age, gender, background, disability, veteran status, or experience alone! It’s what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate, it’s what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it’s what differentiates Ansell.

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