Regional Sales Development Manager (Remote)

As our new Regional Sales Development Manager, you’ll develop and implement step change growth opportunities in the Americas region.

You’ll be taking strong local market understanding alongside Scott Bader capabilities to generate significant profit contribution to the existing business across the Americas.

You will work closely with regional sales managers, business managers and teams to secure new routes to market, customers and develop new applications. You’ll be providing the knowledge and drive to close deals with key customers, suppliers, influencers and others thus growing our presence across the Americas.

Some of your key responsibilities:

• You’ll be our go to for new business opportunities across the Americas, providing an entrepreneurial thought leadership to the region.
• You will work closely and cross-functionally with Sales Managers, Business Managers, R&D and Technical Services teams to assist with the development of the new business cases.
• You’ll provide clear, accurate and timely forecast information on a monthly basis and for annual budget preparation.
• You will be developing partnerships and agreements alongside negotiating contracts to enable growth to the business whilst reducing costs.
• You will directly manage a small number of major targeted and/or complex accounts, ensuring they are won and secured, before they are handed on to regional sales teams to manage on an ongoing basis.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

• You’ll be a highly experience business development individual with a real drive for building new business.
• You are comfortable with a high level of travel not only across the US but also further afield.
• You hold extensive industry experience in advanced composites & adhesive markets and applications.
• We’d love for you to hold Diploma or further qualification in Business or a relevant subject matter.
• Essential that you hold a Science based degree with experience within advanced composites & adhesives.

What’s in it for me?

• A competitive salary alongside inclusion into our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus scheme reinforces the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.
• Enhanced employer 401k contribution.
• Private medical insurance alongside a host of further discounts and employee benefit schemes
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus Public Holidays
• We offer all our employees one full day per year to complete volunteering work of your choice which is fully paid. Alongside this, if you are thinking about fundraising for your favourite charity or local community event, we will happily match the funds that you have raised up to a maximum of $1000 in any one year.

Who are Scott Bader?

Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide.

We are committed to expanding our global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on our reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.

Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited – in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.