Lead technical innovation and drive business growth in global energy markets. Own technical relationships with OEMs, utilities, and industry leaders. Sobre nuestro cliente Our client is a global specialty materials company with decades of experience delivering high-performance insulating fluids and technical solutions for the power, utility, and transformer industries. Known for strong technical leadership, industry participation, and a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and long-term customer partnership Descripción Support commercial teams with technical expertise to secure approvals from OEMs and utilities Lead regional technical qualification and approval processes for new products Identify technical and commercial growth opportunities through customers, networking, and industry events Collaborate cross-functionally with product services, R&D, marketing, and sales Develop technical presentations, product briefs, and customer-facing materials Represent the company in industry committees, standards bodies, and regulatory forums Research market trends, competitive intelligence, and emerging technical requirements Lead technical projects with universities, laboratories, and industry organizations Act as a project lead for region-specific technical solutions and innovations Travel extensively to support customers, partners, and industry initiatives (+50%) Perfil buscado A successful Business Development Manager should have: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred) 10+ years of industry experience, including 5+ years in technical leadership roles Strong expertise in insulating fluids, base oils, or related power/utility applications Experience working with transformer OEMs, utilities, or similar technical customers Excellent communication skills across engineering, commercial, and executive levelsStrong relationship-building, project ownership, and cross-functional collaboration skills Active participation or familiarity with industry organizations and standards bodie Qué Ofrecemos Competitive base salary + benefits High-visibility role interacting with industry leaders and decision-makers Collaborative, cross-functional global environment Career growth within a stable and respected industry leader #J-18808-Ljbffr