Business Development Manager Transportation (m/f/d)

Are you result oriented and willing to challenge the status quo? Welcome to LyondellBasell.   For our German sites in Frankfurt am Main we are looking for a   Business Development Manager Transportation (m/f/d)     Come Join an Inclusive Team:   We are seeking an experienced and results-driven  Business Development Manager (m/f/d) to support our innovation and growth at  a number of Automotive OEMs through analysis of regional markets, competition and megatrends utilizing existing and new innovative APS products. The Business Development Manager (m/f/d) (BDM) will be accountable for all facets of OEM and brand owner growth and will network with other key functions such as Sales, Technical Service, Marketing, Supply & Asset Management and Technology to deliver best-fit material solutions to the customer in support of the overall APS business and market strategy.   Day in the Life:

Increase or maintain market share (“coverage”) at OEM/brand owner/Tiers in strategic applications (EU) and target to enlarge the addressable market to other markets and applications Ensure business continuity and volume growth from new programs Ensure a high quality performance of the product/ OEM/ brand owner portfolio: Target average value growth (CM1), target appropriate number of products for diversification. Manage product/application portfolio, balancing short-term tactics with long-term strategies Initiate and facilitate development of new products, applications and technologies from concept to commercialization Develop product and application strategies for the relevant OEMs that achieve growth targets (volume and value) for our business in transportation segment; cascade strategies to clear and quantifiable objectives for EU region Demonstrate strong project management skills by managing new product and application development in cross-functional team from concept to commercialization Establish pricing guidelines for new products and applications (value-in-use) in cooperation with Marketing

Ensure, promote and implement highest safety policies and standards Drive product positioning based upon understanding of value chain and “value in use” analysis Develop and implement promotional strategies, including OEM/ customer events Develop and implement raw material strategy with Product Supply/ Manufacturing Presentation and Communication Skills

Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent qualification Minimum 3 years of experience in technical, commercial, or business-related roles; project management experience and knowledge of PP compounds or engineered plastics injection molding are advantageous Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, organizational levels, and customer interfaces Good understanding of business trends, technologies, market developments, and organizational processes Demonstrated ability in decision-making, prioritization, and driving results in a matrix organization Strong customer focus with the ability to build lasting relationships and deliver value through customer-centric solutions Excellent interpersonal skills, including collaboration, openness to feedback, and commitment to diversity and inclusion Solid technical knowledge of automotive compounds and applications, with a continuous learning mindset regarding products, services, and market trends Good understanding of sustainability principles and their business relevance

In the selection process, the LYB competencies listed below are used as a point of reference.

Build Partnership: Build and leverage networks with partners, customers and stakeholders. Deliver Results: Execute plans and work. Drive Innovation: We develop novel solutions and impactful improvements. Grow Capabilities: We develop