Fly Ash Business Development Manager
Dundee, MI, US, 48131
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Fly Ash Business Development Manager role consists of maintaining and growing working relationships with Utilities under contract and developing strong ties with other Utilities for the direct marketing of targeted quality coal ash in support of our cement footprint. A successful candidate will possess a strong customer relationship focus and organizationally driven mind to understand and coordinate between the external competitive marketplace and internal cross-functional Holcim disciplines. Position involves travel as needed to meet with customers and attend business unit and regional meetings.
Position may be based anywhere in the Midwest.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
- Lead and support the company’s journey towards a world class safety culture in all aspects of the business.
- Specifically, drive awareness for safety issues around Utility sites and push for continuous improvement.
- Maximize profitability of the current fly ash portfolio by collaborating with Holcim’s Sales and Distribution teams.
- Continually assess operational, financial and industry best practices to drive margin improvement.
- Develop solid relationships and work closely with key internal personnel across sales, distribution, quality, finance and procurement teams to foster a winning environment.
- Assure site compliance with contractual obligations at all Utility sites as well as local, state and federal regulations as it related to the management and marketing of coal ash.
- Advise Holcim management on key strategic issues as it relates to the internal / external demand, and overall supply outlook in the industry.
- Develop and execute tactical short term and long term strategies – Developing new business and protecting existing business.
- Maintain an understanding of current and upcoming technologies for fly ash treatment and beneficiation; and other technologies which hold the potential to expand CCR (Coal Combustion Residual) utilization and enhance the Geocycle portfolio of opportunities to grow value to current and prospective Utility clients.
- Demonstrate a curious nature while continually learning about the dynamic markets for CCRs, including competitor activities, locations and competing technologies.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's degree
Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Business, Engineering
Required Work Experience: 7+ years in with customer support experience in a B2B environment, construction materials or related industry preferred
Travel Requirements: 40%
Additional Requirements:
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
Nearest Major Market: Monroe
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit