What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Manager position at Skills Alliance?
About the role
We are seeking a Business Development Manager with a strong background in thermoplastics, polymer compounds, or engineered materials, combined with proven experience managing and developing relationships with Automotive OEMs and Tier suppliers. You will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, influencing material specifications, supporting the commercialisation of innovative thermoplastic solutions, and growing strategic accounts across the market. Working closely with engineering, R&D, and materials teams, you will act as a trusted partner to customers, helping deliver cutting-edge material technologies into next-generation automotive applications. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant commercial impact while shaping long-term growth within a leading global thermoplastics business.
Key Skills and Expertise
- Commercial experience within the automotive sector, ideally with OEMs and Tier suppliers
- Technical understanding of thermoplastics, polymer compounds, or engineered materials
- Proven track record in business development, account growth, and new business acquisition
- Ability to influence material specifications and support product commercialisation
- Strong relationship-building skills and experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, R&D, materials)
Why Join
- Opportunity to make a significant commercial impact in a key growth market
- Play a strategic role in shaping long-term growth within a leading global thermoplastics business
- Work closely with customers on cutting-edge material technologies for next-generation automotive applications
- Collaborative environment with engineering and R&D teams supporting innovation
Location
- The ideal candidate will be located in Detroit, with travel to customer sites and key OEM and Tier supplier locations as required