Automotive Business Development Manager

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ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.

By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.

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What role you will play in our team

We are seeking an experienced professional with a proven ability to engage the Tier One 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.

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 sale in the automotive sector.

Proxxima resin has unique characteristics and RTM parts with both GF and CF reinforcement can be made at high volume with strong economic value.

What you will do

Market Analysis:

  • Evaluate the Americas value chain for automotive structural parts made from composite materials.
  • Analyze the competitive landscape and determine optimum value proposition for Proxxima resin.
  • Engage the leading Tier One producers in USA/Canada/Mexico to grow sales.

Opportunity Development:

  • Create program opportunities and coordinate the program management through all stages from inception to commercialization.
  • Share opportunities and program experiences with colleagues working in other regions of the world.
About you
  • 5+ years in automotive composites
  • Track record of delivering sales volumes
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic team, to learn and adapt approach.
  • Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
  • Ability to manage meetings with both technical and commercial agenda topics.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

  • Experience promoting composites to the automotive value chain.
  • Familiarity with composites made by SMC, RTM and/or Filament Winding.

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.

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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