Business Development Manager
Owatonna
permanent, 100% 
Start: As soon as possible
Sputtering Components Inc. (SCI) in Owatonna is a small business in southern Minnesota that has served customers all around the world for over 20 years. We are currently hiring for a highly motivated Business Development Manager.
Every day, millions of people around the world come into contact with products made using Sputtering Components equipment. Our thin film technologies are used in vacuum coating systems to make windows, smartphones, display screens, solar panels, automobile components, decorative hardware and more.
The purpose of this position is to drive technology and applications within the organization to increase sales. Key responsibilities associated with this role include market evaluation, identification of customer requirements, and applications development. The position will require a data driven business evaluation of the market, creating a strategy for market and applications development for thin film components, and technological/application support of the products being offered.
Sputtering Components is a member of the Bühler Group. We strive to engineer customer success.
The position does not offer visa sponsorship.
Every day, millions of people around the world come into contact with products made using Sputtering Components equipment. Our thin film technologies are used in vacuum coating systems to make windows, smartphones, display screens, solar panels, automobile components, decorative hardware and more.
The purpose of this position is to drive technology and applications within the organization to increase sales. Key responsibilities associated with this role include market evaluation, identification of customer requirements, and applications development. The position will require a data driven business evaluation of the market, creating a strategy for market and applications development for thin film components, and technological/application support of the products being offered.
Sputtering Components is a member of the Bühler Group. We strive to engineer customer success.
The position does not offer visa sponsorship.
Sputtering Components Inc. (SCI) in Owatonna is a small business in southern Minnesota that has served customers all around the world for over 20 years. We are currently hiring for a highly motivated Business Development Manager.
Every day, millions of people around the world come into contact with products made using Sputtering Components equipment. Our thin film technologies are used in vacuum coating systems to make windows, smartphones, display screens, solar panels, automobile components, decorative hardware and more.
The purpose of this position is to drive technology and applications within the organization to increase sales. Key responsibilities associated with this role include market evaluation, identification of customer requirements, and applications development. The position will require a data driven business evaluation of the market, creating a strategy for market and applications development for thin film components, and technological/application support of the products being offered.
Sputtering Components is a member of the Bühler Group. We strive to engineer customer success.
The position does not offer visa sponsorship.
Every day, millions of people around the world come into contact with products made using Sputtering Components equipment. Our thin film technologies are used in vacuum coating systems to make windows, smartphones, display screens, solar panels, automobile components, decorative hardware and more.
The purpose of this position is to drive technology and applications within the organization to increase sales. Key responsibilities associated with this role include market evaluation, identification of customer requirements, and applications development. The position will require a data driven business evaluation of the market, creating a strategy for market and applications development for thin film components, and technological/application support of the products being offered.
Sputtering Components is a member of the Bühler Group. We strive to engineer customer success.
The position does not offer visa sponsorship.
- Collaborate with a global organization to collect and analyze technological developments and market trends to understand how to best guide product development within the organization.
- Work closely with R&D and Product Management for developing and managing the product road map.
- Present and market the company’s technologies and vision through publications, trade shows, and conferences.
- Support the customer, Sales Team, and field/service or applications engineers in understanding customer requirements and resolving any technical issues.
- Participate in relevant Interest Groups such as conference committees and consortium boards.
- Identify new market/component solutions tailored to specific regions by working with local customers and channel partners to drive new sales in these regions through adjacent market activities.
- Provide support in SCI product and technology transfer to Asia or other regions globally.
- Collaborate with institutes and consortiums to enable technology development.
- 5+ years of experience in vacuum coating equipment, and thin film deposition technology.
- Expertise in, large area coating, FPD (flat panel display), PV (photo-voltaic), and industrial plasma processes are preferred.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally ~35% per year.
- Best in class written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to create and deliver effective presentations.
- Timely and consistent communication with our customers and SCI team.
- Ability to work within and lead effective teams.
- Minimum Bachelor’s in Science or Engineering with a master’s degree preferred.
- Desired to have a degree in Business Administration, or equivalent.
- International and successful company with sustainable prospects for the future
- Wide technical & modern environment with interesting challenges
- Professional environment with an open communication culture
- Exciting development and training opportunities
- Great and dynamic work environment
- Health Insurance with Health Savings Account
- Dental
- Vision and Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with 6% company contribution
- 15 days vacation
- Sick Time
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
Who we are
We are working to create sustainable innovations for a better world. Our aim is to transform the world’s most pressing food and mobility challenges into sustainable technologies, process solutions and business models. At Bühler, you are empowered to show initiative and take responsibility. In our family-owned company, personal success goes hand in hand with shared success. We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where integrity and courage are key drivers of our success. We support your personal development because we want you to make a difference. By joining Bühler, you will be helping us tackle global challenges while at the same time meeting the needs of our customers.Bühler is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion at our company, therefore, it's important that you match us and we match you. Regardless of your gender (m/f/d).
Who we are
Bühler as an employer
We are working to create sustainable innovations for a better world. Our aim is to transform the world’s most pressing food and mobility challenges into sustainable technologies, process solutions and business models. At Bühler, you are empowered to show initiative and take responsibility. In our family-owned company, personal success goes hand in hand with shared success. We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where integrity and courage are key drivers of our success. We support your personal development because we want you to make a difference. By joining Bühler, you will be helping us tackle global challenges while at the same time meeting the needs of our customers.
Bühler is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion at our company, therefore, it's important that you match us and we match you. Regardless of your gender (m/f/d).
Bühler is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion at our company, therefore, it's important that you match us and we match you. Regardless of your gender (m/f/d).