Product Line Manager, Biosolutions, BioPDO

Product Line Manager, Biosolutions, BioPDO | Primient
About Primient
Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.
About the Role
The role drives new business development, market and channel expansion, and strategic account growth, partnering with Application Development, Marketing, and Supply Chain to convert market opportunities into profitable, sustained revenue.
Additionally, the Product Line Manager, Biosolutions is specifically accountable for profitable growth of the BioPDO product line in the Home Care, Industrial & Institutional (HI&I) markets across North America and other target geographies.
Key responsibilities: Job title
Own delivery of revenue, margin, and growth targets for the Biosolutions product line in the HI&I market, including pricing strategy, forecasting, and pipeline management
Identify, prioritize, and convert new business opportunities with brand owners, formulators, and manufacturers
Build and manage relationships with key strategic accounts
Lead commercial engagement from opportunity identification through qualification, negotiation, and commercialization
Define and execute go-to-market strategies, expanding market penetration through distributors, channel partners, and strategic alliances
Partner with Application Development, R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to accelerate customer adoption, and monitor market and competitive trends to identify new growth opportunities
About You
Knowledge
Home Care, Industrial & Institutional (HI&I) markets and value chains
Specialty ingredients and chemical industry business models
Strategic account management and value selling
Distributor and channel partner management
Commercialization processes and go-to-market strategy development
Sustainability trends and bio-based product positioning
Financial analysis, pricing, margin management, and business case development
Skills
Business development and commercial acumen
Strategic thinking and market opportunity assessment
Consultative, value-based selling and customer relationship management
Negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management
Executive-level communication and presentation
Cross-functional leadership and project management
Growth strategy development and execution
CRM, pipeline management, and forecasting
Mindsets
Owner’s mindset with accountability for commercial outcomes
Customer-centric and value-driven
Strategic yet execution-focused
Commercially rigorous and data-driven
Collaborative, resilient, and willing to challenge the status quo
Required and Preferred Education /Certification
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field (required)
MBA or advanced technical degree (preferred)
Formal training in value selling, commercial strategy, or negotiation (preferred)
Required and Preferred Work Experience
7+ years in business development, sales, or commercial roles within specialty chemicals or ingredients (required)
Demonstrated success growing revenue through strategic accounts and channel partners (required)
Experience leading the full commercial cycle from opportunity through commercialization (required)
Experience with multinational consumer goods companies (preferred)
Experience in HI&I, Personal Care, or adjacent markets; willingness to travel up to 50% (required)
Total RewardsThe annual pay range estimated for this position is $114,800.00 - $172,200.00 and is bonus eligible.
Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.​
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We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
Competitive Pay​
Multiple Healthcare plan choices​
Dental and vision insurance​
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​
Short- and Long-Term Disability​
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​
Paid holidays & vacation​
Floating days off​
Parental leave for new parents​
Employee resource groups​
Learning & development programs​
Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
Career Path & Culture
Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. ​
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Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,
Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
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