Business Development Manager

Croda Int • Plainsboro, NJ

80d • Hybrid

About The Position

Croda is a FTSE100 organization driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors. We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business is looking to deliver its ambitious growth strategy, we are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Beauty Actives team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' business development/sales/marketing/R&D experience within the Beauty Actives Specialty Chemical/Personal Care industry.
• Knowledge of Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genomics, and Proteomics techniques.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Technically astute and capable of acquiring the knowledge to develop the market sector.
• Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Chemistry or other similar technical field; Master's Degree preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Oral and written proficiency in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth in the Beauty Actives Market by identifying and developing opportunities for new patented products and existing offerings.
• Collaborate with expert teams in France and Korea to champion the Beauty Actives portfolio.
• Work closely with regional sales teams and customers to deliver training on products, emerging applications, market dynamics, and new developments.
• Focus on driving sales growth by aligning with the global strategy and building a strong pipeline for NPP products.
• Forge strategic partnerships with current customers, emerging brands, and contract manufacturers.
• Strengthen relationships with current and new customers through technical support, training, and participation in industry events.
• Identify unmet market needs and craft initiatives to address them.
• Support North American marketing campaigns and product launches while contributing to long-term growth strategies.
• Manage product launches and equip sales teams with tools and training.
• Promote teamwork across Global and North America, encouraging diversity, sustainability, and innovation.

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately.
• Generous PTO.
• 401K Match.
• Wellness Reimbursement.
• Parental Leave.
• Career Development.
• Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Short and long term disability.
• Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees