Are you a top-performing business development professional in the chemical industry? We’re seeking a high-impact Business Development Manager to drive growth and expand our client’s customer base for custom chemical blending, private label formulation, toll manufacturing, and contract packaging services.

 

This is a high-reward, entrepreneurial role designed for a results-driven sales leader who excels at building long-term relationships, crafting technical solutions, and closing complex, multi-million-dollar deals. This position is home office-based, with preference for candidates in the Houston metro area, and requires up to 30% overnight travel.

 

This is a lucrative opportunity where top performers consistently earn $250-300K+ per year.

 

Essential Job Functions include:

Drive new business growth by identifying, developing, and securing chemical blending and toll manufacturing contracts with OEMs and chemical manufacturers across North America. Develop and execute strategic account plans to build and manage a robust, sustainable sales pipeline. Engage with senior-level stakeholders (R&D, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain) to understand customer needs and deliver tailored manufacturing solutions. Collaborate with operations and plant management to evaluate project feasibility and align production capabilities. Deliver persuasive sales presentations and proposals that clearly communicate technical and commercial value. Represent the company at industry trade shows, conferences, and networking events to expand reach and build brand visibility.   Maintain accurate pipeline and account data in CRM systems (Salesforce or similar) to support forecasting and growth tracking.   Travel 30% or more (as needed) to drive new business growth.

 

 

Qualifications and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field Minimum 5+ years of proven success in sales or business development within chemical toll manufacturing, contract blending, specialty chemicals, or private label chemical services. Demonstrated track record of exceeding sales goals and closing high-value accounts. Broad knowledge of commercial and industrial chemical applications, including but not limited to: HI&I, Cleaners, Agriculture, Oil and Gas, Water Treatment, Metal Finishing, Lubricants, CASE, and other Specialty Chemical markets. Established relationships with key decision-makers across relevant specialty chemical sectors. Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and self-motivation. Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and CRM platforms. Comfortable with uncapped, performance-based compensation structures. Ability and willingness to travel 30% overnight or more (as needed).

 

Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).