Senior Business Manager

Overview

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The Business Manager represents a strategic leadership role, responsible for driving growth across a defined business unit in Asia. All locations in Asia are acceptable. The incumbent serves as a thought leader who interacts with and influences all levels of the organization (Avient and Customer), including the SVP / GM Level. The position is responsible for P&L management of a defined geographic area within an Avient business unit and develops and implements global and regional strategic plans to meet strategic and financial goals. The Business Manager directs customer-facing activities to align business strategy with market trends in value-differentiated regions and collaborates extensively across the organization to drive decision-making and resource allocation. Up to 75% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Safety : Ensure that all safe working procedures are observed and followed. Check for unsafe conditions and correct, or report these items when necessary. Ensure that all accidents, incidents and near misses are reported and that first aid is provided in case of injury. Create a Great Place To Work environment where a highly motivated, engaged team of professionals thrive.
• Business : Refine the regional business strategy and direct product management, business development and operational teams to align with the global business strategy. Full P&L oversight to manage working capital and profitability, assuming full responsibility for the regional business. Develop a budget, operating plan and goals for sellers that align and ensure delivery of the annual operating plan commitments. Deliver year-over-year growth in revenue and profit for the region. Deliver short and long-term forecasts for sales and working capital, including expected market fluctuations. Lead cross-functional teams toward achievement of financial and strategic goals. Plan and develop business processes to improve operating efficiency. Conduct executive marketing / sales calls to maintain customer contact, promote sales efforts, evaluate market trends and develop business at target accounts. Create value propositions for the industry, focusing on the customer, ensuring product quality and consistency. Coach, mentor and implement career development plans for direct reports. Maintain knowledge of technology changes, material development and market conditions; present at sales and leadership meetings.
• Other : Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the General Manager. Provide support to other departmental activities where it does not interfere with the essential duties of the Business Manager. Participate in opportunities for personal and professional development.

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About Us

Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. We believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world.

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