Business Development Manager

Our Client, a Japanese Chemical Trading company is looking for a Business Development Manager. Industry: Chemical Trading Position: Business Development Manager Location: Detroit, MI Hiring Style: Full time/ Direct hire Responsibilities Identify and pursue new business opportunities while developing and executing account strategies Research prospective clients and build relationships with key decision-makers Prepare and deliver proposals, manage a sales pipeline, and support pricing and quoting activities Achieve sales targets through effective negotiation and customer engagement Manage and grow existing accounts, ensuring strong client relationships and long-term partnerships Monitor account performance and support profitability by addressing issues proactively Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., engineering, operations) to support project execution Provide regular updates on sales activities, pipeline status, and business opportunities Apply technical knowledge to support customer discussions and evaluate opportunities Follow company quality standards and support compliance with internal processes Qualifications 10 years of experience in sales and business development. Experience with plastics, automotive adhesives, or injection molding. 3–5 years of strategic business planning experience. International travel may be required Japanese skill is a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr