Manager of Market Development (Specialty Chemicals)

Location: Hybrid role in Bellevue, WA, US

Salary: $120,000–$142,000 annually

Company

ChemPoint, part of hirify.global, markets, sells, and distributes specialty and fine chemicals from more than 70 suppliers across North America, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Market Developer team while reinforcing ChemPoint’s vision, mission, and guiding principles.
• Set team direction, advocate for Market Development, and collaborate with producers and cross-functional teams.
• Coach lead and opportunity management, improve response times and pipeline health, and drive KPI adherence and win rates.
• Evaluate campaign performance, analyze market trends, and turn market intelligence, customer insights, and competitive data into actions.
• Conduct one-on-ones and monthly industry meetings, and provide technical sales training on customer-centric selling, product positioning, applications, grade selection, and value propositions.
• Remove barriers to sales effectiveness and support strategic growth initiatives and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution, preferably in Science, Engineering, or another technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic marketing, management, and direct technical sales.
• Experience using CRM systems to manage customer relationships and sales activities.
• Experience analyzing data and using insights to drive business decisions.
• Customer-focused, consultative selling mindset with an other-centered sales approach.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, leadership, relationship-building, communication, and active listening skills.
• Ability to adapt communication and work styles, balance strategic thinking with daily execution, influence stakeholders, and drive cross-functional results.
• Strong PC and Windows proficiency, including advanced Microsoft Office knowledge and strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of marketing strategies and ability to execute short- and long-term initiatives.

Nice to have

• Intermediate proficiency in Spanish, French, or German.

Culture & Benefits

• Work/life flexibility and an inclusive, collaborative work environment.
• Health, vision, and dental coverage.
• Industry-leading retirement and time-off programs.
• Targeted annual company bonus and annual salary reviews.
• Total Rewards package supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.