Automotive Composites Business Development Manager,
Spring, TX, US
About us
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What role you will play in our team
We are seeking an experienced professional with a proven ability to engage OEMs and Tier suppliers of composite parts to the US automotive industry. Working as part of ExxonMobil’s New Market Development (NMD) global team you will be responsible for leading the development of composite parts made from our new Proxxima™ thermoset resin. Proxxima™ resin has unique characteristics and RTM parts with both GF and CF reinforcement can be made at high volume with strong economic value.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural composite parts with a proven track record in developing business from ideation through to commercial sales in the automotive sector.
What you will do
- Evaluate the Americas value chain for automotive structural parts made from composite materials.
- Identify, initiate, and develop new business opportunities with OEMs and Tier suppliers in U.S./Canada/Mexico
- Manage customer relationships, programs, and activities to drive successful product adoption
- Validate and communicate the unique value proposition of Proxxima™ resin
- Identify and anticipate unmet customer needs and emerging trends
- Collect and analyze market and competitive intelligence
- Build and maintain a strong ecosystem of supply chain and industry partners
- Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and consortiums
About you
Minimum Skills & Qualification:
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5+ years experience in automotive composites
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Proven experience in introducing composite materials to the automotive value chain
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Demonstrated ability to build and manage ecosystems of cross-industry partners
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Strong track record in achieving sales targets and market growth
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Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English to support global collaboration
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Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly
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Comfortable leading discussions on both technical and commercial topics
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Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as SMC, RTM, or Filament Winding
Your benefits
An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.
We offer you:
- Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
- Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
- Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
- Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
- Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
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