New Business Development Manager – EV Batteries (m/f/d)

Huntsman has a compelling opportunity for an enthusiastic New Business Development Manager (m/f/d) with a strong passion for new EV battery business and market development to be based at our Regional Head Office.

Working at the EV Battery Center of Excellence, you will be responsible for driving business growth through value chain engagement and identifying new market opportunities for our Polyurethane business in Europe and North America. This role has a strategic focus on delivering results, where you will take accountability for expanding business opportunities and fulfilling the technology innovation portfolio for our EV Battery business area. You will work closely with global R&D and Strategic Marketing teams.

Fluency in German is essential for this role, with a preference for candidates based in Germany or, alternatively, Belgium. We offer flexibility in the work model, with a strong preference for a hybrid arrangement.

• Build and expand relationships within the European and North American EV battery value chains.
• Identify key players and decision-makers; establish relationships, and drive opportunity validation and closure.
• Identify specific innovation projects focused on entering new applications in the EV battery sector and propose disruptive innovation projects to the Innovation Governance Board.
• Explore attractive applications, understand relevant trends, and map growth, value, and current materials.
• Understand the playing field while clearly developing possible MDI/PU/HPU value propositions.
• Identify general business and technical requirements to capture growth and value within the market.
• Contribute to cross-functional teams of indirect reports on selected high-impact new business development projects.
• Secure opportunity planning, follow up according to milestones, and ensure timely progress until the transfer to the commercial organization.

• Profound knowledge and understanding of the EV battery value chain and battery pack technology players in Europe. Knowledge of the North American market would also be beneficial but is not a must.
• A degree and 3-5 years of experience in a commercial role focused on new business development and identifying new markets and opportunities.
• Fluency in both English and German.
• A proven track record of creating new business opportunities and supporting the commercialization of new products in previously untapped markets.
• Ability to identify, qualify, and support the development of new projects within our Innovation Pipeline.
• Background in business development, market intelligence, and identifying new market dynamics.
• Experience influencing and engaging across all levels and functions within a matrix organization without direct line responsibility.