Market Development Manager
Braskem
Market Development Manager
Braskem
Produces thermoplastic resins and biopolymers globally
With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.
Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, as well as an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, which focuses on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and chemical catalysis. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.
Department: NAMEA BRAND OWNERS RELATION STRATEGY
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Travel Involved: 20-30%
Job Type: Hybrid
The Market Development Manager will work to identify market trends, needs, and opportunities for circular bio Polypropylene and bio Polyethylene, as well as other sustainable alternatives. In this role, you interact with brand owners as the decision makers in the final choice of materials, converters who have a broad overview of market requests and demands, and other external stakeholders. This serves to set the right direction for Braskem’s PP product portfolio, reflecting market demands and needs to ensure Braskem can create a competitive offering of sustainable PP solutions that meet future demands and support Braskem’s long term sustainability strategy.
What we offer
At Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life. Our benefits include:
Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.
Braskem manufactures thermoplastic resins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and PVC, along with other chemicals, and also produces biopolymers like green polyethylene from sugarcane ethanol. These resins are created by polymerization and chemical processing, with green polyethylene derived from renewable feedstocks for the same applications. The company stands out as Latin America’s largest petrochemical producer with a global footprint in Brazil, the US, Mexico, and Germany, and a strong focus on sustainability and biopolymers. Its goal is to grow its global manufacturing network while increasing the share of renewable, low‑carbon materials and help customers adopt sustainable packaging and materials.
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