RTP CompanyRemote
Business Development Manager - Engineered Film (Continental US Remote)
United States of America
Full Time
1 hour ago
No H1B
Key skills
Engineered film - laminateEngineered film - TPUEngineered film - extruded flexible filmSalesTechnical knowledge of plastics or chemical productsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointCustomer relationship managementLeadershipCommunicationTime ManagementNegotiationPresentation Skills
About this role
RTP Company is a global compounder of custom-engineered thermoplastics headquartered in Winona, Minnesota. This position is responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to increase sales and market share within the engineered film plastics industry, focusing on finding new customers in Laminate, TPU, and other Extruded flexible films.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the plastics film manufacturing sector, specifically in laminate, TPU, and extruded flexible films
- Manage a pipeline for both short-term and long-term business sales growth within the healthcare, building products, and industrial markets
- Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve growth targets
- Build and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing clients
- Negotiate contracts, close deals, and manage pricing and contractual issues
- Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive positioning
- Work with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure customer satisfaction and alignment
- Represent the company at trade shows and networking events
- Monitor sales performance, forecasting, and reporting on key metrics
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned, or apparent
Requirements:
- Must have the ability to form and maintain long-term customer relationships
- Must be team oriented but able to thrive in an independent, home-based role
- Must have excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
- Must have strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Must demonstrate a deep technical knowledge of the company products and abilities
- Must have effective time management balancing multiple projects, deadlines, and customer requests
- Must be proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Must be willing to travel extensively
- Must be dependable
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
- Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in plastics or chemical industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Commercial experience in Sales or Technical Fields
- Knowledge of engineered film such as laminate, TPU, and other extruded flexible film required
- Leadership experience a plus