Business Development Manager

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in chemical logistics or chemical supply chain operations
• Strong background in chemical freight forwarding
• Ability to effectively communicate complex topics to executive-level audiences
• Bachelor’s degree required

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with ocean freight in chemical logistics
• Background working with large chemical manufacturers, particularly within the Texas/Houston market

Job Description

An organization is launching a new chemicals-focused vertical, with a strategic emphasis on growth across Texas and broader U.S. markets. This is a high-impact, senior-level individual contributor role responsible for helping build, shape, and scale the chemicals market strategy.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in chemical logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain operations, and is comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders while guiding internal teams within this specialized, risk-sensitive industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive growth of chemical manufacturing business across the Texas market
• Support development and execution of market entry strategies
• Communicate chemical logistics strategy, risk considerations, and industry insights to executive stakeholders
• Translate customer needs from a chemical manufacturing and supply chain perspective
• Educate and enable internal teams on chemical cargo, customer expectations, and industry terminology
• Partner with leadership to assess and manage risk within chemical logistics