The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment. We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Plastics North America where our products are used in a wide array of molding applications including automotive, consumer, electronics, furniture, and industrial parts and they provide excellent solutions for pressure vessels. Company: Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. Job Description: We are seeking a Business Development Manager for Plastic Industrial Applications to identify, evaluate and secure new business in North America for Industrial market segment with focus on Asahi Kasei's Engineering Plastic portfolio. Targeting OEM & Tier customers, you will be driving business closure through technical specification of Asahi Kasei's materials and ensuring corporate growth objectives are met. You will work closely with internal and external parties to ensure alignment and execution of growth objectives for targeted customers, markets and applications. If you have at least 5 years of engineering plastics business development experience with industrial markets (Agricultural, Recreational Vehicles, Heavy Machinery, Electrical & Electronics, Oil & Gas), would like to work with a fantastic team and for a company that is a Plastics News Best Places to Work 2025, please apply! Location: Hybrid, Fowlerville, MI Benefits * Competitive compensation with bonuses * Great health benefits * Paid time off * Paid company holidays * Strong company match to 401(k) contributions * Tuition reimbursement program * Paid parental leave Job Tasks * Develop multifaceted relationship with customer in the following disciplines; purchasing, product engineering, material engineering, and manufacturing/molders * Understand the Specification approval Process at Various OEMs/Tiers and position Asahi Kasei products as preferred products for strategic applications * Drive new business growth by developing a strong grasp of customer programs and all technical details related to application * Develop full understanding of Asahi Engineering Plastics products * Participate and conduct technical and marketing presentations at customers meetings * Conduct and maintain understanding of competitive landscape, key trends shift, customer needs and regulatory developments that may impact projects/opportunity landscape * Participate in in key exhibitions, seminars or conferences to expand Asahi's network, generate leads and promote product offerings * Provide full leadership to assess customer product needs and relate them to Asahi product development team * Balance short, medium term and long term (New Business Closes) objectives effectively within segment to deliver real-time and year over year growth * Promotes a safe work environment for self and others * Takes the initiative to resolve issues before they become problems * Ensure that all activities are completed in compliance with lean, ethical and regulatory requirements, including QS 9000 / ISO 9001 / TS 16949 / A2LA Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licensures, and Certifications) * Bachelor's or Master's in plastics, chemical and mechanical engineering or business with strong technical skills in engineering plastics * 5-10 years of engineering plastics business development experience with industrial markets like Agricultural, Recreational vehicles, Heavy machinery, Electrical & Electronics, Oil & Gas etc. Work Environment / Physical Demands / Travel * Office environment with hybrid home office * Travel up to 50% * Sits, walks, stands sometimes, lifts occasionally About Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. Asahi Kasei Plastics is a leading manufacturer of innovative, high performance, engineered polymers and chemically coupled polypropylene resins in North America. Our company encourages a dynamic employee culture focused on the pursuit of innovation. We challenge our employees to have fun and work hard when finding and making solutions for tomorrow's polymers. #LI-MG1 #Hybrid As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.
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