Global Market Development Manager (f/m/x)

Anton Paar GmbH | Graz

Anton Paar develops, produces, and distributes highly precise measuring instruments and automation and robotics solutions worldwide. Innovation, combined with craftsmanship and a genuine passion for research, forms the foundation of our success and drives everything we do.

As Market Development Manager, you will lead a team to drive growth, expand global reach, and strengthen customer engagement.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coach a team of market development professionals.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to drive business growth across key market segments
  • Analyze global market trends and evaluate opportunities and risks to guide business decisions
  • Identify and cultivate new customers and application areas in coordination with the sales organization
  • Support strategic customers by delivering value-driven market insights and development support
  • Act as a liaison between market development, product management, and sales to guide portfolio expansion and customer alignment
  • Provide actionable recommendations to senior management regarding new product, application, and service opportunities
  • Report directly to senior management and contribute to company-wide strategic initiatives

Requirements:

  • Technical university degree (e.g., Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or related fields)
  • Additional training in Business Administration (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage
  • At least 5 years of experience in market development, business development, or market strategy
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, ideally managing small teams
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to distill complex data into clear strategic guidance
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented, flexible, and results-driven with a high level of personal initiative
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholder groups
  • International business experience and cultural awareness
  • Fluent in English
  • Willingness to travel internationally

We offer you:

  • A reliable and long-term workplace in our expanding and international high-tech company
  • An innovative company culture that promotes technical excellence guaranteeing us the position of a technological leader in the global market
  • A value-oriented working environment that fosters friendly, supportive cooperation between colleagues and, at the same time, provides room for involvement, dedication and individual responsibility
  • Individual training and onboarding
  • Work Outside Office (occasion-related possibility to work outside the office)
  • Professional and personal development

We offer a fair and market-aligned salary based on the collective agreement for employees in the metal trade – adjusted to the regional conditions of the Styrian labor market. The minimum gross monthly salary for this position is € 4.300 (based on full-time employment). What truly counts for us are your personality, your skills, and the experience you bring. That’s why we take the time to determine your actual gross salary individually and are happy to offer a higher pay in recognition of your qualifications.

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We do not accept applications via personnel service providers or recruitment agencies and ask all interested parties to submit their documents directly via our career site.
Applications via personnel service providers will not be processed. As a matter of principle, we also do not hire temporary workers, but build on long-term, direct employment relationships.

 

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