Business Development Manager

1 week ago

Shanghai, China allnex Full time

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

 

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

 

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Position overview

Are you passionate about driving global growth and innovation in the cell space from chemicals industry? allnex invites you to be our dynamic leader as a Business Development Manager in Shanghai, China to take charge of our business development efforts, helping us carve out a leading position in this fast-evolving market. In this role, you'll be the driving force behind our global growth strategy, focusing on new business opportunities and expanding our footprint in attractive adjacent markets. You'll work hand-in-hand with our talented technical teams, leveraging their groundbreaking developments to propel our business forward.

 

Your mission? To ensure we stay ahead of the curve in the cell/power source market by fostering innovation, optimizing commercial operations, and ultimately driving profitability. You'll collaborate closely with our R&D, marketing, commercial, and finance teams to bring our strategic vision to life and unlock new growth opportunities.

Responsibilities
  • Build and nurture strong customer relationships.
  • Create and implement a business strategy to grow our cell/power source materials market share.
  • Gain deep insights into our markets, customers, and competitive landscape.
  • Collaborate with the technical team to understand customer needs and turn them into product solutions.
  • Guide the creation of technology plans and ensure new products and updates are delivered on time.
  • Attend industry events to gather market insights, showcase our products, and discover new business opportunities.
  • Lead the commercial strategy, focusing on pricing, distribution, and sales channels.
  • Work closely with regional and local sales teams to ensure the strategy is consistently applied.
  • Track and evaluate commercial performance, making adjustments as needed to meet revenue and profit goals.
  • Build strong connections across internal teams and countries to ensure everyone is aligned and working together toward our cell/power source goals.
  • Oversee partnerships with external groups, including universities, affiliated companies, and industry partners.
Required skills and experience
  • Over 8 - 10 years of experience in senior-level business development or commercial roles.
  • Experience in the cell/power source industry or related fields.
  • Background working with global or international companies.
  • Proven success in developing and implementing global business strategies.
  • In-depth understanding of the cell/power source industry, including market dynamics and competition.
  • Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to build and sustain long-term relationships with clients and partners.
  • Strong conceptual and strategic thinking, with a focus on vision and problem-solving.
  • Excellent execution skills—results-oriented, organized, and efficient.
  • Self-motivated, results-driven, and highly disciplined.
  • Strong analytical and financial expertise, with a knack for making data-driven decisions.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
  • MBA or an equivalent advanced degree is preferred.
We offerWe are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity
allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.

Find out how you can make an impact
Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.

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