Market Development Manager

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Company:

Nordson EFD

Job Title:

Market Development Manager
Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt

Department:

Marketing

Responsibilities:

The Market Development Manager is responsible for developing attractive growth opportunities in new or existing markets through the identification and assessment of current or emerging application needs, where a Nordson EFD solution can be positioned. This work will generate incremental revenue by successfully validating EFD’s fit in targeted applications and the translation of these successes across the industry to maximize penetration of the total available market for the solution.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Accountable for delivering revenue growth generated from direct penetration of targeted markets and applications.
  • Assess all potential market opportunities within targeted sectors and prioritizing resource allocation based on total size of opportunity, attractiveness, fit and time to revenue.
  • Lead cross-functional teams on execution of defined strategy (technology, product management, commercial, etc).
  • Build a strong external community network consisting of key influencers within the industry / area of focus to include supply chain, regulatory, industry associations and senior decision makers at targeted accounts.
  • Support development of value proposition and selling tools for Commercial team (application translations, leads, samples, etc).

ESTIMATED TRAVEL REQUIRED

Up to 50%, including international travel

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Required:

BS in related field. Mechanical or industrial engineering degree highly preferred.

Experience Required:

5+ years of related experience.

Skills:

  • Demonstrated experience in developing industry value assessments and executing on strategic business development/growth opportunities.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute strategic growth plans.
  • Prior direct sales experience is required.
  • Critical and creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated negotiation, relationship management, facilitation, and decision making skills.
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire cross-functional teams.
  • Must possess a high level of energy and passion for growth, a global mind-set and have the ability to travel domestic and internationally

PREFERRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • MBA Preferred

Location:

RI - East Providence

Relocation Assistance:

n/a

Job Identification:

Market Development Manager

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