Business Development Manager – Sustainability
PPG
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Pittsburgh • Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- Leading the implementation of, and driving, PPG’s business development, product portfolio, and marketing management efforts
- Identifying new business and market development options by performing market research and generating customers insights
- Developing and reformulating products with a sustainability advantage
- Evaluating raw materials and suppliers and recommending pathways and options for improving environmental impact profiles of products
- Building sustainability-focused strategic roadmaps by developing business cases for sustainability marketing strategies
- Integrating sustainability information into product marketing strategies/policies
- Supporting the development of environmental sustainability strategies
- Consulting with PPG’s product development personnel on product specifications
Requirements
- Must have a master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Business Administration, Marketing, or a directly related marketing discipline
- Five (5) years of experience in a related position in the coatings, chemicals, or specialty materials industry with a focus on sustainability
- Five (5) years in marketing and business development, including segmentation, value proposition, and business case development
- Three (3) years identifying and developing new commercial opportunities to address customer needs
- Three (3) years capturing voice of customer and understanding market needs
- Three (3) years evaluating business performance and translating analyses into recommendations
- Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally to client sites up to 25%
Benefits
- An opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees
- Creates an environment for continuous learning
- Embraces the ideas and diversity of others
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
market researchproduct developmentsustainability marketing strategiesbusiness case developmentenvironmental impact evaluationcustomer insights generationbusiness performance evaluationvalue proposition developmentsegmentation
Soft Skills
leadershipconsultingcommunicationstrategic thinkinganalytical skills
Certifications
master's degree in Business Administrationmaster's degree in Marketing