Manufacturing Applications Growth Lead

You will lead business development programs to drive industrial gas sales growth across U.S. manufacturing sectors, including aerospace, automotive, additive manufacturing, metals and materials processing, and plastics And you will develop and execute targeted growth strategies by identifying customer needs, analyzing market trends and competition, and expanding market access through strategic partnerships Build clear, differentiated value propositions and tailored solutions for specific applications and customer segments Drive lead generation, track key projects, and lead go-to-market efforts, including technology launches, campaigns, and sales initiatives You will partner closely with regional sales, business development, and commercial teams to identify opportunities, align priorities, and ensure execution from early opportunity through deal closure Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, OEMs, engineering firms, and industry stakeholders to support growth and market expansion Lead marketing and thought leadership efforts, including trade shows, conferences, case studies, and development of sales enablement tools to support account growth Also, you will serve as a subject matter expert on manufacturing markets while collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, R D, Engineering, and Marketing to drive innovation and feed market insights into the product development pipeline for long-term growth