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DuPont

Business Development Manager – Powersports, Industrial Equipment Applications

DuPont

. Identify and develop new applications and platform wins .

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
SFDCTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Identify and develop new applications and platform wins
  • Build a strong, scalable pipeline across product platforms and model years
  • Drive long-term growth through specification capture
  • Translate customer needs (wear, friction, heat, durability, weight) into Vespel® solutions
  • Target key components: Bushings, bearings, thrust washers, Seals & wear components, Electrical/thermal insulation, Drivetrain & motion-control parts
  • Track pipeline and forecasting in Salesforce (SFDC)
  • Build relationships with OEM engineers, sourcing, and program leaders
  • Engage early in design and validation to influence material selection
  • Position Vespel® around performance, reliability, and total cost of ownership
  • Share market insights (platforms, trends, electrification, competitors)
  • Partner with DuPont reps, distributors, and machining partners
  • Drive joint customer engagement and opportunity progression
  • Support design reviews and application workshops
  • Align with commercial and segment teams on strategy
  • Partner with TS&D for technical validation
  • Support Marketing on value propositions and “hunt plays”
  • Provide pipeline visibility and strategic updates

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical Engineering (or related)
  • 7+ years in business development, technical sales, or commercial roles
  • Experience in application-led, specification-driven selling
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to operate independently in a team-selling environment
  • CRM experience (Salesforce preferred)
  • Preferred: Experience with powersports or industrial OEMs / Tier suppliers
  • Preferred: Knowledge of high-performance polymers or precision components
  • Preferred: Background in tribology, motion systems, or lightweight materials
  • Preferred: Familiarity with platform selling & product cycles

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive pay and benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools
application-led sellingspecification-driven sellinghigh-performance polymersprecision componentstribologymotion systemslightweight materials
Soft Skills
strong communication skillsrelationship-building skillsability to operate independentlyteam-selling environment
Certifications
Bachelor’s in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s in Materials EngineeringBachelor’s in Chemical Engineering