Sr Specialist, Business Development NA Chemical BU

Why Ansell?

At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

Discover more about our company, our people, and our values by visiting us at Ansell.

The base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000 US Dollars per year

* Specific salary for this role may vary within this range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Candidate may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits.

In this high-impact role, you will drive growth across regional markets by identifying and capturing new business opportunities within Ansell’s Hand and Body Protection portfolio. You will work across both direct and indirect sales models, building strong distributor partnerships and engaging directly with end users to expand market presence and deliver strategic growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded, relationship-driven professional who thrives in dynamic markets and wants to play a key role in advancing Ansell’s global growth objectives.

• Competitive compensation plan, including a performance based annual incentive.

• Flexible and hybrid work model.

• A culture of belonging and inclusion, collaboration thrives, and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered—across our global community.

• Ansell University, Linked In Learning and Mentorship programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills.

• Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through Linked In Learning and Mentorships.

• Health Benefits:
  
  medical, dental, vision, short term and long- term disability and wellness programs

• 401-k plan with company match

• Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal days) 14 paid holidays

• Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Summer Friday’s

• Regional Belonging & Inclusion Networks

• Green office concept and a global mission of sustainability

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in targeted regional markets within the chemical protective clothing and safety portfolio

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to uncover emerging trends, regulatory shifts, and high-growth segments

• Develop and manage strong distributor partnerships, particularly in markets where relationships are being newly established

• Engage directly with end users to understand application needs, conduct product demonstrations, support training, and drive specification of Ansell solutions

• Identify tenders and buying cycles in advance to position Ansell strategically

• Generate leads through industry networking, trade shows, targeted outreach, and Ansell-sponsored events

• Prepare and deliver tailored proposals and value-driven presentations to distributors and end users

• Develop deep product expertise to effectively communicate features, benefits, and application value

• Train distributors and end users on new product launches and portfolio updates

• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, product management, and regional teams to execute growth strategies

• Track and report on KPIs and business development metrics to optimize performance and forecasting

• Navigate cultural nuances across international markets to effectively communicate, influence, and negotiate

• Travel up to 25% internationally to support market expansion and customer engagement

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or commensurate education and experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing

• Experience with in protective clothing, safety equipment, or highly regulated industrial solutions strongly preferred

• Proven track record of closing deals and achieving or exceeding sales targets across diverse markets

• Experience building new business in specialist or regulated markets and creating…