Market Development Manager –
Specialty Plastics

Rigid Packaging

About The Company

Our client is a leading producer of custom formulated plastic materials used in many critical applications including aerospace, military, B&C, automotive, industrial, packaging, CPG, medical and many others; they are known for providing innovative solutions to these industries and top quality products to their customers.  

  • Solid, stable ownership that is investing in growth and innovation.
  • With multiple locations across the US, they are positioned today as an industry leader serving customers where quality, service and innovation matter. 

Your Unique Role

This is a highly visible role within a growing commercial team, responsible for the growth of an assigned market and generating new business development opportunities for the organization.  Implement market strategy while working independently and directly with industry contacts, OEM’s and end users.  Collaborate internally with the sales team to drive growth in the market and work with R&D to deliver new products to meet customer needs.


You will work to increase opportunities for both existing and new products within current customers and by developing new relationships in the industry.  Partnering with internal resources you will help drive innovation and provide value to the marketplace.

What Is In It For You

  • Providing a competitive base salary, incentives and solid benefits that include a great healthcare plan and generous 401k match.
  • Limited bureaucracy that empowers its leaders with a strong culture and core values that drive individual contribution, teamwork, growth, and innovation.

Seeking a Candidate With

You must be a driven professional capable of managing a complex sales process of custom products to meet customer demands.  Experience in a similar function focused on market strategy and growth is required.

  • Attention to detail, ability to manage sales process and collaborate with internal resources.
  • Experience with plastics strongly preferred (materials, semi finished goods, extrusions, injection / blow molded, etc) within one of the following markets: Building & Construction, Transportation, Healthcare or Packaging.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and maintain a sense of urgency.

Location Information

  • Remote; travel as needed

Interested? Apply TODAY!

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Zach Ernest

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