Battery Business Development Manager

Airgas • Conshohocken, PA

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About The Position

The Business Development Manager Battery Segment is responsible for managing the strategy and offers for the battery segments within the Continental US. This position will lead cross-functional ALTEC (engineering), R&D, IM WBL (global business leads), marketing and sales teams to drive Airgas growth in the developing US battery market. Success will require strategic client and third party relationship development and technical and market insight.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. We are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture. We are looking for you! Strong passion for fostering an environment of Diversity, Inclusion and Respect. Experience with developing, contributing, and supporting Airgas' commitment to a World Class Service, exceeding customer expectations and building brand loyalty.

Requirements

• Previous experience within the battery industry
• Previous experience in business development - specifically within the industrial gas industry
• Ability to travel throughout the US
• Strong communication & presentations skills, comfort presenting to senior level executives, customers, and broadly across Airgas organization

Responsibilities

• Outline battery market opportunities
• Select and gain acceptance of Subject Matter Experts (SME) – both Airgas and external
• Utilize WBL and other AL resources
• Active participation in NAATBatt association, including participation on key working committees.
• With Battery Commercial Lead On-site teams and Region sales teams, lead conversations with customer teams including senior leadership, technical leads, operations, and procurement to validate customer value.
• With R&D, WBL, Battery Commercial Lead, and ALTEC develop Airgas technical roadmap and competencies
• Develop relevant industry insights for Airgas
• With support from Marketing estimate Airgas opportunity across the battery ecosystem

Benefits

• We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
• Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed