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Business Development Manager Powersports & Industrial Equipment Applications (Midwest)
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DuPont
Midland, MI (In Person)
Full-Time
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- Overview
- Lead new growth for Vespel® across
- powersports (ATV, UTV, motorcycle, marine, snowmobile)
- and
- industrial equipment (construction, ag, off‑highway machinery)
- . This is a
- highly hunt‑driven role
- focused on: +
- Early-stage application development
- + •Specification influence•+ •Pipeline creation with OEMs & Tier suppliers•You'll partner with Sales, TS&D, and Marketing to turn customer performance challenges into •scalable, profitable solutions•.
Location:
- Midwest (Remote / Field-Based)
Travel:
- ~50% U.S.
- Key Responsibilities
- Growth & Strategy
- + 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
- •Application Development•+ 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)•Customer Engagement•+ 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) •Channel Collaboration•+ Partner with DuPont reps, distributors, and machining partners + Drive joint customer engagement and opportunity progression + Support design reviews and application workshops •Cross-Functional Execution•+ 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 •Required Qualifications•+ 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•+ Knowledge of •high-performance polymers or precision components•+ Background in •tribology, motion systems, or lightweight materials•+ Familiarity with •platform selling & product cycles•Why This Role Matters•Drive long-term, defensible growth by embedding Vespel® into •high-performance platforms•where •reliability, durability, and uptime•are critical.
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