Business Development Manager (m/f/d) - Polyolefin Technologies

Become part of Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH, the Lummus Technology Polymers Business Unit, where we develop, globally license and service a portfolio of polymer technologies such as the successful Novolen PP (the #1 licensed polypropylene technology in recent years), EXCENE(TM) HDPE, Hyperlene(TM) LDPE/EVA and Saplene(TM) Superabsorbent Polymer technology. We also develop and provide polymerization catalysts for use in our processes and continuously develop new products to meet the latest market requirements.

Lummus Technology is developing solutions to manage the transition to a sustainable refining, petrochemical and polymer industry, and this includes polymer recycling technologies, energy efficient production routes, and bio-based feedstock processes with zero or even net-negative CO2 emissions. Join us on this journey to a sustainable future!

Business Development Manager (m/f/d)

Polyolefin Technologies

For Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH in Mannheim/ Germany we are looking for a Business Development Manager (m/f/d) - Polyolefin Technologies to join our Sales team.

Key Responsibilities

General Description:

The incumbent is responsible for all commercial/contractual activities related to licensing, catalysts and technical services linked to the sale of PP, HDPE, LDPE and SAP technology licenses. The area of responsibility is regional; focus will be the Americas or Asia (excluding China) or E. Europe, depending on the candidate chosen and general licensing team workload.

Identifying and developing new business opportunities for PP, HDPE, LDPE and SAP and related catalysts (if applicable) and technical services

Supporting the development of global commercial and marketing strategies by providing market intelligence

Developing and maintaining optimal relationship with key personnel of potential clients and involving senior management where required

Coordinating proposal risk analysis

Preparing commercial offers and coordinating timely delivery of technical proposals

Preparing and making client presentations for technology sales

Reviewing and approving contract terms and conditions, whilst coordinating with management, legal and finance departments

Negotiating license, engineering, catalyst sales and technical service agreements

Accompanying prospective licensees for visits to reference plant

Commercial liaison with relevant licensor partners

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

BSChE/MSc with a minimum of 10 years of experience in R&D, process design, manufacturing, and/or technology licensing of polyolefins (preferable) or petrochemicals technologies (acceptable if relevant)

Previous experience in marketing/sales in an international environment

Strong background in petrochemicals / polyolefins

Interest in being knowledgeable in PP, HDPE, LDPE and SAP process technology

Petrochemical/polyolefins operations/planning/consulting background is desirable

Strong leadership abilities and excellent interpersonal skills

Strong communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills

Able to develop strong relationships with clients at all levels in the organization, incl. top-management

Strong commercial savvy and negotiating skills

Extensive travel will be required (around 40-60%, with occasional peaks above)

Benefits

Permanent employment contract

Attractive / above-average remuneration

Vacation pay, end-of-year compensation

30 days of annual leave

Pension plan

Gym / Fitness cooperation

Company health management

Very good work-life balance due to trust-based working

Employment in a steadily growing company in a crisis-proof industry

Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a lot of personal responsibility

International environment

Familiar working atmosphere

Regular employee events

Induction with "job mentor"

Continuing education and training opportunities

Weekly fruit basket and free drinks (coffee, tea, water)

Employee offers from corporate benefits

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Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH

Human Resources

Gottlieb-Daimler-Strasse 8 68165 Mannheim

Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH

2025-08-30T20:59:59.999Z FULL_TIME

EUR

YEAR 60000.0 90000.0

2025-07-01

Mannheim 68165 Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße

49.476422 8.4913588