Business Manager

Whiting Corporation/Whiting Services•Crete, IL

34d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Business Manager to grow our sales and commercial development team for our evaporator and crystallizer product lines. This role combines direct sales responsibility with strategic marketing leadership—positioning our technology, strengthening our brand presence, and expanding our visibility across chemical, minerals, lithium, and industrial markets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred).
5+ years of experience in capital-equipment sales, technical marketing, or industrial business development.
Familiarity with evaporators, crystallizers, or process separation systems highly preferred.
Strong communication, negotiation, and technical-commercial skills.
Position is based out of our Crete, Illinois office, but travel of 25% or more, some international travel is required.
Foreign language proficiencies are desirable.

Responsibilities

Drive new business development and manage the full sales cycle from inquiry to contract.
Develop and execute marketing strategies, campaigns, and targeted outreach plans.
Create and refine marketing materials, case studies, presentations, and digital content.
Lead company presence at trade shows, conferences, and technical events.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customer’s engineering, operations, and procurement teams.
Collaborate with engineering teams to develop compelling technical and commercial proposals.
Support competitive analysis, market intelligence, and brand-positioning initiatives.