Global Business Development Manager

Overview

Purafil, part of Filtration Group, is the global leader in gas phase (chemical) filtration technology. Our products and solutions are targeted towards providing superior levels of indoor air quality in a variety of environments including but not limited to oil and gas, water treatment, heavy manufacturing, electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, transportation, mining, commercial offices, restaurants and food preservation activities, galleries, museums, archives, and libraries – for corrosion protection, odor control, health, and preservation applications. 

Purafil Inc. is seeking an experienced and strategic Global Business Development Manager to lead our expansion efforts worldwide. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development, a deep understanding of the global market landscape, and the ability to drive growth through innovative strategies. This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across various regions. 

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive global business development strategies to drive company growth. 
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, markets, and partnerships. 
• Lead market analysis and competitive intelligence efforts to inform strategic decisions. 
• Establish and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders, partners, and clients. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business development strategies with overall company goals. 
• Prepare and present business plans, proposals, and reports to senior management and stakeholders. 
• Negotiate and close high-value deals and partnerships. 
• Monitor and analyze business performance metrics to ensure targets are met. 
• Represent Purafil Inc. at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to promote the company and its products. 

Qualifications

• Embraces Filtration Group’s values and culture. Passionate about making the world safer, healthier, and more productive and about preserving an entrepreneurial culture and operating model.  
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development 
• A demonstrated track record of owning and driving results and successfully driving business growth in a global market. 
• Demonstrates a learning mindset and a high degree of intellectual curiosity about the business. 
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn, understand and articulate scientific concepts and theories 
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, competitive landscape, and industry trends. 
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically. 
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed. 

More About Filtration Group

Filtration Group is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive. With a passionate workforce, global footprint and world class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we are driving innovation and developing solutions across a broad spectrum of applications in the fast-growing and rapidly-evolving global filtration industry. We are committed to maintaining an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust and in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action.   

The Company began in 2009 and has rapidly grown organically and through a thoughtful acquisition strategy to be a global leader in the highly attractive filtration industry. Filtration Group has the broadest portfolio of solutions in the industry and has had a particular focus on building a leading platform of solutions focused on the Life Sciences and Indoor Air Quality end markets which are rapidly growing in the current market environment. Filtration Group produces mission critical products with high replacement rates.  Over 80 percent of the Company’s revenue comes from replacement / consumable products, many of which are specified into customer’s products or processes.  With revenues over $2 billion, Filtration Group is consistently recognized as the fastest growing and one of the largest filtration businesses in the world and has a global footprint of 141 facilities in 28 countries. Filtration Group has over 10,000 employees who are united in their Mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive.