Director of Business Development

Specialty Chemicals | Northeast U.S. | Remote We’re partnering with a rapidly growing specialty chemicals platform that is redefining how companies source and scale chemical development and manufacturing globally.They are seeking a Director, Business Development focused on new business development to drive expansion across the Northeast U.S., with a strong focus on New Jersey and surrounding markets.This role is remote , but the successful candidate will be expected to regularly meet clients onsite across the region . The ideal candidate is based in New Jersey or the greater Northeast corridor and enjoys building relationships face-to-face with customers. You’ll be selling end-to-end chemical solutions , supporting customers from early-stage R&D through global manufacturing and supply chain execution .This is a true hunter role with significant upside and the opportunity to shape regional growth across life sciences, crop science, specialty ingredients, and industrial chemicals.What You’ll Be DoingDrive new business development across the Northeast U.S., with primary focus on New Jersey.Build relationships with R&D leaders, procurement teams, and technical stakeholders within chemical and life science companies.Meet clients onsite regularly across the region to develop strong partnerships and uncover new opportunities.Sell full-stack solutions including chemical development, scale‑up, contract manufacturing, and global manufacturing partnerships.Identify opportunities with companies launching new products or scaling production.Manage a strategic pipeline from prospecting through deal close .Represent the company at key industry events, conferences, and customer meetings .What We’re Looking For3+ years of B2B sales experience in specialty chemicals, chemical manufacturing, or chemical distributionStrong network within New Jersey and Northeast chemical marketsProven ability to generate new business and close complex dealsExperience selling into life sciences, specialty ingredients, crop science, or industrial chemical sectorsComfortable selling technical solutions to R&D and procurement stakeholdersAbility to travel locally and meet clients onsite weekly across the regionCompensation Structure This role offers top-tier earning potential for high-performing commercial leaders in specialty chemicals.On‑Target Earnings (OTE): $200K – $350K+Commission: UncappedAdditional incentives may include:performance-based bonusesequity participationtravel and industry event budgetsWhy This Role Stands OutRemote role with strong regional market ownershipFocus on one of the largest specialty chemical corridors in North America (NJ / Northeast)Access to a global manufacturing network supporting hundreds of customersSignificant earnings upside for top performersOpportunity to help build the next generation specialty chemicals platform#J-18808-Ljbffr