Business Development Leader, Mobility

Ascend Performance, LLC

Business Development Leader creating brand recognition for Ascend Performance Materials in Mobility segment. Collaborating with teams globally and managing key customer relationships for growth.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Missouri, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Automotive Industry Networking, Go-To-Market Strategy Formulation, and Product Introduction, with a strong focus on Engineering Plastics and e-Mobility. Proven ability to manage C-level relationships and execute strategic marketing campaigns effectively.

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Automotive ExperienceC-Level Relationship ManagementEngineering Plastics ExpertiseGo-To-Market StrategyPublic Speaking

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Hard Skills

Engineering DegreeMBAProduct IntroductionNew Product LaunchesMarketing Strategy FormulationMatrix ManagementApplication EngineeringCampaign ExecutionOpportunity Pipeline DevelopmentCustomer Needs Mapping

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional NetworkingInfluencing AbilityCoachingMentoringCollaboration

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveE-MobilityEngineering PlasticsTier 1 AccountsTier 2 AccountsTechno-Commercial TeamsBusiness GrowthBrand RecognitionEngagement PlansVoice of Customer

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and enhance Ascend Performance Materials’ (APM) brand recognition at targeted Mobility segment Tier 1 and Tier 2 accounts
Identify key platforms that can be translated globally
Seek necessary approvals at relevant specifying entities
Responsible for strategy and implementation of engagement plans at target accounts
Collaborate closely with Strategic Marketing, Application Engineering and members of the extended techno-commercial teams
Network with various commercial, technical and manufacturing functions
Manage key global tiers to support application translations and business growth
Become the voice of APM at the customer – articulating strategy and providing regular business updates
Execute Campaigns as per Strategic Marketing tools
Support Mapping Customer Needs
Develop and maintain opportunity pipeline synced with key customer platforms / programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering degree and MBA from a reputed institution highly preferred
Minimum 10 years of Automotive experience at target customers with associated strong network at Tiers
Experience in managing C-level relationships in the automotive industry
Effective cross-functional and multi-level networking and influencing ability
Influencing and managing in a matrix environment
Experience of Engineering Plastics PPS, LCP, PPA and PA
Experience with e-Mobility segment
Public speaking as an expert in conferences
Product / new technology introduction
Go-to-market strategy formulation
Leading / coaching / mentoring
Marketing / Business strategy formulation
Matrix management
Successful new product launches.

Benefits

Comp & perks

30-50% travel is required.