Business Dev Analyst

Position Purpose

This role is responsible for developing and executing the product line strategy to support sales growth and profitability for the Gorilla Glass business. The Product Line Manager will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enable sales of advanced Gorilla Glass applications, including smart home devices, motorcycles, and non-display consumer electronics covers.

This position plays a critical role in defining product offerings, building value propositions and selling tools, supporting forecasting activities, and partnering closely with Commercial, Finance, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management teams to support day-to-day operations and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management

• Lead a cross-functional product team including Development, Product Engineering, Applications Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales

• Develop and execute the product line plan in collaboration with cross-functional partners

• Own the product roadmap from concept through commercialization and lifecycle management

• Manage product line profitability, including full P&L ownership

• Manage product obsolescence processes to maximize value through end-of-life

Commercial & Market Execution

• Develop and articulate compelling value propositions to improve margins and enable new or enhanced selling opportunities

• Support development and execution of product pricing strategies

• Provide sales enablement tools including positioning statements, value proposition presentations, and other customer-facing materials

• Understand downstream market requirements and assess competitive threats and market dynamics

New Product Development & Business Case Support

• Partner with Program Management to develop and launch new products

• Evaluate special or custom product requests by developing detailed business cases, including P&L and balance sheet impacts

• Determine feasibility, pricing, and commercialization requirements for new opportunities

Operational & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Manufacturing and Sales to identify opportunities for cost reduction and complexity reduction at *** manufacturing sites and customer locations

• Work with Legal and Sales to define contractual terms and participate in supply agreement approvals

• Collaborate with Marketing Communications on external messaging, including product collateral, trade shows, conferences, press releases, web content, and social media

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

• Advanced analytical skills with experience driving data-driven decisions

• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and manage complex business relationships

• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

• Highly organized, process-oriented, and systematic problem solver

• Self-starter with the ability to fully own complex strategic initiatives with limited supervision

• Demonstrated leadership presence and ability to influence senior management

• Potential to grow into broader commercial leadership roles

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Business with a strong analytical foundation and technical learning aptitude

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product line management, marketing, manufacturing, or engineering within an engineering-based, customer-focused environment

• Demonstrated success leading projects and cross-functional teams

Preferred:

• MBA or equivalent demonstrated business experience

• Financial analysis and accounting experience

Travel Requirements

• Up to 20% travel, including domestic and international