New Business Development Specialist

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.

A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day.

Role Overview:

The New Business Development Specialist will be instrumental in advancing Trinseo’s sustainability initiatives and driving business growth. This role involves identifying new opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and promoting sustainable practices both within the organization and to external stakeholders.

Strategy:

• Help the Global Sustainability Business Development Leader to determine the vision, strategy, and pathway for sustainable materials, through a deep understanding of the market needs, regulatory changes, and TSE current and future capabilities.
• Develops strategic external relationships (focus customers, commercial leads (OEMs, brand owners), media, industry, professional associations, working groups, etc.), as the future market is being defined by decisions at waste management and brands levels. This includes Authorities & Regulators that create the rules for the future industry.
• Closely collaborates with other commercial sustainability key functions such as sustainability procurement, sustainability reporting, application development, technical sales, sales.  

Leadership:

• Leads by influence the implementation of the recycling commercial strategy markets and geographies.
• Lead the initiative projects across the Trinseo operational regions.
• Leads the implementation of strategic initiatives. Contribute to the decision with the Global Sustainability Business Development Leader on all operational aspects (prioritization, price/volumes, partnership contract, etc.

Execution:

• Responsible and Accountable for all financial and progress aspects of sustainable materials business development.
• Determines key trends and needs of markets with regards to sustainability trends (what does “go green” mean for each market, prices resiliency for green products.) AND the capabilities and trends of upstream industries (bio-sourcing capabilities, recycling capabilities, etc.)
• Influence external decisions in favor of our current/future products & services. Including material selection at Brand-Owners, collection, and sorting rules at Waste Management, as well as definitions and taxes at Authorities/Regulators/NGOs.
• Determines and structures the communication of guidance, best practices, and coaching to the commercial teams.

• Master of Science Economics, Sustainability Business, Engineering or similar
• 3-5 years of commercial / business experience

Equity and Inclusion

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.