Business Development Director - Oils/Glycols - Decatur, IL or Chicago

Company: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

BioSolutions Business Development Director Oils/Glycols - Decatur, IL or Chicago, IL Job Description The Business Development Director for ADM’s Industrial Oils/Glycols Segment will serve in a leadership role and subject matter expert for the application areas of this category. The Director will develop and drive implementation of a category strategy to grow in new and existing sub-segments outside of food and fuel applications. Working with a matrix of functional teams the leader will create market solutions that are focused on delivering value for our customers and the company. Special focus on customers’ ability to reduce costs, improve performance and enhance the sustainability of their end products will be critical. The Director will work with multiple support organizations to launch new products, develop external collaborations and accelerate existing product sales in the market. The Director will also scan the industry for acquisition targets and work internally to drive these opportunities to completion. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of the Industrial Oils market and the competitive environment to facilitate sales development efforts. Clearly understand value propositions of the company’s biomaterial portfolio. Partner with the sales team to identify target customers and establish plans for attaining the business. Play a lead role in creating a “where to play and how to win” business strategy. Initiate and cultivate partnerships with potential third parties for additional growth. Work with Sales to implement value-added solutions including effective introduction of new products and repositioning of existing products. Initiate technology-based discussions with customers to gain insight for product launches and marketing programs. Monitor and support sales efforts to implement account plans, initiate customer contacts and assist with establishing growth projects with target customers. Partner with ADM’s Marketing, Sales, R&D and Technical Service teams to drive business objectives. Partner with functional teams to execute market introduction and initial market/sales development for new products, processes, solutions and services. Network at trade shows and other technical venues to build knowledge and identify new prospects. Analyze the current national and regional accounts, determine which are most suitable to incorporate into new product offerings and communicate these findings to the commercial team. Proactively provide market and competitive intelligence to appropriate Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Applications and Technical Service teams. Champion introductions of new technologies/products to meet business objectives. Navigate complexity of diverse markets to generate value for the customer and company. Relationships & People: Maintain a productive and effective relationship with all members of the team as well as company affiliates, to ensure clear rapid flow of information and customer and prospect satisfaction. Ensure close alignment with Marketing and coordination with the overall Marketing team with regards to business plans including campaigns and market development opportunities. Resolve and provide solutions to target customer issues in a timely and accurate manner with assistance from other team members. Desired Behavior, Personal Attributes & Skills Required Proactively builds a good understanding of the customer to ensure own work is responsive to market opportunities. Consistently focuses on achieving strong results despite balancing multiple complex demands. Regularly identifies areas that can be improved and constructively proposes new solutions that increase value and improve business performance. Proactively helps others and responds to their business needs to build strong working relationships. Seeks opportunities (training, projects, etc.) that develop knowledge and skills to improve. A leader who can work independently but can also influence and motivate matrix team members. Highest integrity with strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to connect with all levels of the organization and a variety of cultures – both internally and externally. Excellent presentation and communication skills, both in creation and execution. Experience, Knowledge 10 years in the chemicals and/or biomaterials industries, specialty products and solutions preferred. Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific, engineering or business discipline, MBA preferred. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills required. Available to travel 30% or more. Experience working in a matrix organization. Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:107595BR About ADM At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. IncludingYou Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law Benefits and Perks Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable). Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection. Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares). Additional benefits include: Paid time off including paid holidays. Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave. Tuition assistance. Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs. *Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

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