Business Development Manager - Engineered Film (Continental US Remote)

This position is responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to increase sales and market share within the engineered film plastics industry, focusing on finding new customers in Laminate, TPU, and other Extruded flexible films.

• *Not eligible for work sponsorship

ACTUAL WAGE WILL BE BASED ON RELATED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE; MINIMUM POSTED. POSITION PAYS BASE + COMMISSION.

Responsibilities

• Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the plastics film manufacturing sector, specifically in laminate, TPU, and extruded flexible films.
• Pipeline Development and Management: Manage a pipeline for both short-term and long-term business sales growth within the healthcare, building products, and industrial markets.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve growth targets.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing clients.
• Sales Generation: Negotiate contracts, close deals, and manage pricing and contractual issues.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive positioning.
• Internal Collaboration: Work with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure customer satisfaction and alignment.
• Industry Engagement: Represent the company at trade shows and networking events.
• Reporting: Monitor sales performance, forecasting, and reporting on key metrics.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned, or apparent.

Skills and Abilities

• Must have the ability to form and maintain long-term customer relationships.
• Must be team oriented but able to thrive in an independent, home-based role.
• Must have excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Must be demonstrate a deep technical knowledge of the company products and abilities.
• Must have effective time management balancing multiple projects, deadlines, and customer requests.
• Must be proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be willing to travel extensively.
• Must be dependable.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in plastics or chemical industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Commercial experience in Sales or Technical Fields.
• Knowledge of engineered film such as laminate, TPU, and other extruded flexible film required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Regularly

• Position requires 50% travel, includes overnight stays, must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Communicate via phone, email, face-to-face, and on-line communication tools such as TEAMs.
• Required to sit for prolonged periods of time as well as look at a computer screen.
• Operates a computer and other office equipment such as a copy machine and printer.

Frequently

• Coordinate day-to-day phone and in person transactions.

Occasionally

• Lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

Other

• Standard office environments. The noise level is typically low, due to office equipment.

Wiman Corporation is a privately held extruded film and extrusion lamination fabric manufacturer with the experience to help customers develop innovative custom solutions. Founded in 1961, Wiman Corporation focused on plasticized PVC and today manufactures polyolefins, TPEs, and engineering polymers. Wiman, is a wholly owned subsidiary of RTP Company, a global compounder of custom-engineered thermoplastics headquartered in Winona, Minnesota. EOE, including disability/vets; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job