If you are a Business Development Manager in the Chemical Industry looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking an experienced and strategic professional to drive business growth across North America. A background in automation and instrumentation is crucial to the success of this role! In this key role, you will lead initiatives to expand Emerson's presence in the chemical sector, identify new market opportunities, and develop strong relationships with customers.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Identifying and driving growth opportunities within the chemical industry by collaborating with area and regional sales teams to acquire new customers, develop projects, and execute revenue-generating initiatives aligned with the business's strategic plan.
Improving sales effectiveness in the chemical industry through the identification of industry trends, key applications, and target customers, the sharing of knowledge and success stories, and enhancing communications across project and account teams.
Delivering training materials as well as driving participation in training aimed at building industry expertise and the use of sales tools specific to the targeted market segments or product areas.
Representing the organization at key industry forums and tradeshow events.
Leading and enabling sales campaigns, working closely with marketing and product teams to deliver compelling value propositions and ensuring effective execution across sales teams.
Who You Are:
You work to build customer relationships while pushing yourself and others to achieve results. You facilitate an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and customers. You see the big picture, constantly imagining future scenarios, and create strategies to sustain competitive advantage. You use knowledge of business drivers and how strategies and tactics play out in the market to guide actions.
For This Role, You Will Need:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience; four (4) of which must be in sales or marketing
Chemical industry experience or experience selling into the chemical industry required
Strong technical knowledge of process control and instrumentation solutions
Ability to travel up to 50% within the territory including minimal overnight stays
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
Automation and instrumentation experience
Proven track record of sales leadership in the chemical or related industrial sectors
Broad understanding of key account management and project pursuit
Excellent critical thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills
Proficiency in creating and delivering presentations to multiple influence levels within the customer
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The total target comp range (base + sales bonus) for this position is $131,000-$168,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. ?
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.?
Learn more about our Culture & Values (https://www.emerson.com/en-us/about-us/living-our-purpose) . ?
This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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ABOUT EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!
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Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
