Vice President, Market & Business Development

Vibrantz Technologies Inc.•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President, Market and Business Development drives strategic growth by identifying high-value market opportunities and leading long-term development initiatives for the Advanced Materials business. This role defines and executes commercialization strategies for new products and technologies, aligning market insights with innovation, customer needs, and operational capabilities. The position plays a critical role in shaping market positioning, guiding strategic investments, and ensuring sustained revenue growth. It also influences enterprise decision-making through data-driven insights, competitive intelligence, and industry engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, materials, mechanical) or a related technical or business field
Minimum of 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in commercial, sales, marketing, or business development roles within advanced materials, specialty chemicals, industrial manufacturing, or related industries
Demonstrated track record of delivering significant revenue growth through new market entry, market expansion, and new product commercialization
Proven financial acumen with accountability for revenue growth, profitability, and margin performance, including experience contributing to or managing P&L outcomes
Fluency in AI strategies and supporting technologies, with the ability to apply data-driven insights to inform market and business decisions

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree in business, leadership, or a related discipline
Experience commercializing advanced or disruptive materials technologies into new or adjacent markets
Direct experience in relevant end markets such as energy storage, electronics, construction materials, industrial applications, or extractive industries
Global commercial experience and familiarity with market dynamics, regulatory environments, and growth opportunities across key regions

Responsibilities

Develop and execute long-term market development and commercialization strategies aligned with growth, profitability, and strategic objectives
Lead new product and technology commercialization from concept through launch, translating customer and market needs into differentiated value propositions
Drive revenue growth through market segmentation, pricing strategies, and expansion into new markets, channels, and partnerships
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with customers, industry partners, and key stakeholders to identify and convert unmet needs into business opportunities
Develop business cases and evaluate strategic investments, including partnerships, capital projects, and expansion initiatives, while aligning cross-functional teams and resources