Senior Business Development & Applications Manager Updated: December 2024 Company Overview Motivated by unwavering values, and ingrained with a passion for innovation, Michelman is a global developer and manufacturer of specialized sustainable chemistry used in industrial and agricultural coatings, digital printing, consumer packaging, and advanced composites for automotive and aerospace. From helping grow food and keep it fresh, to making vehicles lighter and more fuel efficient, to shielding our homes from the elements, Michelmans environmentally conscious solutions protect and enhance the materials that shape our world. Michelman is proud of the values focused work environment that we have crafted. We pride ourselves on our values of integrity, respect, and success. With our dedication to your technical and professional growth, in addition to our rigorous onboarding experience, we guarantee that you will find yourself challenged in new ways. General Summary The Senior Business Development&Applications Manager Digital Printing will be a key member of the Global Business Development Team withing the Printing & Packaging Group and will be responsible for interacting directly with OEMS, distributors and end users, executing growth strategies for digital and specialty printed applications. They will work on projects with a cross functional team to develop, trial, and commercialize sales from new product development activities to deliver sustainable, profitable growth in the market space. As the primary customer interface during the development process, they will be responsible for conducting trials for new products and work in collaboration with the Michelman Sales Team and Distributors to transition products to commercialization. They will also continue to assist as necessary with post development activities to help achieve the business growth objectives associated with the new product or for product improvements. This position operates in the space between marketing management and technical/R&D development. You will also be responsible for helping conceptualize new products and product improvement ideas utilizing their industry, product, and application knowledge to strengthen the product portfolio and customer solutions. You will interact externally with digital and specialty printing technology suppliers, customers, co manufacturers, brand owners, and others in the value chain. A high energy individual who can excite, connect and collaborate with converters (from machine operator to owner), distributors, machine manufacturers, industry partners, and every part of the Michelman team with the opportunity to work on bringing existing and new product and process solutions. The role is responsible for interacting and collaborating with Michelman resources around the globe to create a knowledge building flow and exchange of information. Primary Responsibilities Leverage and expand your expertise and knowledge of products and processes that are us