Business Manager – Building and Construction

Job Summary
As a Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth and expanding market share within the building and construction sector. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, are passionately curious and like building businesses, this role is for you.
Essential Functions
Market Analysis and Intelligence:
Through in-person visits with industry participants, develop a deep understanding of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape related to building and construction.
Map the value stream from raw materials, through production, sales channels, contractors, finishing at the end customer.
Voice of the Customer:
Develop a comprehensive analysis of the customer requirements in different markets and regions throughout North America.
Build Business:
Manage all stages of launching a new product line, including:
Manage all aspects of launching a new product lines in building and construction
Product positioning and requirement to meet market demands
Competitive analysis
Product development and R&D
Testing and qualification
Develop go-to market strategy and sales channels
Pricing strategy
Manufacturing
Sourcing and partnerships with key raw material suppliers
Develop marketing materials for sales organization and trade publications
Drive lobbying activities with key regulatory agencies
Represent Avient with ACMA (Association for Composite Materials) for all activities related to Building and Construction
Education and Experience
A Bachelors or University Degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing or and MBA
Knowledge of the building and construction market
Experience in managing product development from ideation to launch
Qualifications
Must have excellent project management skills
Ability to multitask and prioritze responsibilities
Must be able to train and mentor others
Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
Must demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to work independently
Ability to use Microsoft Office Products
Competencies
Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.
Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements
Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.
Security includes physical security and cyber security.
Who We Are
Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
Dyneema, the worlds strongest fiber, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibi