Project Development Manager

Carboline Company • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

Carboline is seeking a strategic and collaborative Project Development Manager with a proactive approach to drive major project growth through early engagement with engineers, architects, EPCs, and other key influencers. This role leads cross-functional teams to ensure Carboline is specified early in the design cycle and delivers winning outcomes. Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, influencing skills, excellent communication, and analytical expertise—especially in pipeline management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience with a proven track record in project selling and specification influence.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation abilities.
• Analytical mindset with pipeline management expertise (Salesforce experience preferred).
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage major projects early in the design cycle to influence specifications and construction documents.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of strategic projects within your territory/market.
• Develop and execute project pursuit strategies that position Carboline for success.
• Cultivate relationships with engineers, architects, EPCs, consultants, and owners.
• Lead internal coordination across Sales, Business Development, Marketing, and Project Development teams.
• Champion high-value projects internally, mobilizing resources and driving alignment.

Benefits

• Affordable benefits.
• Company match 401K plan.
• Retirement pension plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree