
Global Director of Business Development - Microelectronics
Saint Paul, MNFull-time$141–212K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Global Director of Business Development for Microelectronics will lead a global team and build the strategy, capabilities, processes, and partnerships needed to accelerate sustainable growth. Reporting to the VP & GM of Global Microelectronics, the role drives market expansion, customer and industry relationships, and growth opportunities across geographies and applications. The position requires residence within commuting distance of a major U.S. airport and 50% overnight travel.
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Job Duties
Join Ecolab as the Global Director of Business Development - Microelectronics within our Microelectronics division, under the Global High Tech (GHT) segment.
The Global Director of Business Development - MicroE is responsible for building and leading a world-class global business development organization that accelerates sustainable, profitable growth across the Microelectronics market. This leader will develop the strategy, organizational capabilities, talent, processes, and partnerships required to create a scalable growth platform for the future.
Reporting into the VP & GM of Global Microelectronics, this individual will sit on the Sr. Management Team and lead a global team of Business Development Managers while driving strategic market expansion, strengthening customer and industry relationships, and identifying new growth opportunities across geographies and applications. Success in this role will be measured not only by near-term revenue performance, but by the creation of an organization, a strong opportunity pipeline with robust pipelines management, and a high-performing team positioned to deliver long-term value for customers and Ecolab.
This role requires a leader who can build organizational excellence, develop talent, foster cross-functional collaboration, and establish repeatable commercial processes that support sustained growth and market leadership.
What's in it For You
The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
The ability to make an impact with a company that is passionate about your career development
Enjoy a flexible, independent work environment
Receive a non-decaled company vehicle for business and personal use
What You Will Do
Develop and execute a global business development strategy that delivers sustainable long-term growth aligned with the MicroE segment strategy.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global team of Business Development Managers through coaching, talent development, succession planning, and capability building.
Create a scalable business development operating model, including processes, tools, metrics, and governance that improve opportunity identification, qualification, and conversion.
Establish and maintain a robust multi-year growth pipeline by identifying new markets, applications, customer segments, and strategic partnerships.
Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Technical Consulting, Innovation, Supply Chain, and Regional Leadership teams to align resources and accelerate growth initiatives.
Maintaining and Achieving Goal Zero Safety Incidents for the Team
Networking and developing business relationships with end customers, general contractors, mechanical contractors, and design engineers that support the global MicroE expansion.
Position Details
Candidate must reside within a commutable distance of a major US airport
50% overnight travel required
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
10 years of sales experience in New Construction Environments with proven sales track record, including performing Design Consulting, Project Takeoffs, Quoting, and Technical Submittals
5 years of sales management experience
Possess a valid US Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial) or life sciences (biology, chemistry, etc.)
Microelectronics design and construction experience, working with end customers, design engineers and mechanical contractors
Water treatment or specialty chemical industry experience
Anticipated Job Posting End Date
9/3/2026
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
The base salary range for this position is $141,300.00 - $211,900.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentives based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.
Benefits
Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans(Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program,on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations.Click herefor additional benefits information.If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits atjobs.ecolab.com/working-here.
Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Required
10 - 20 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$141,300.00 - $211,900.00 / Annually
Postal Code
55107
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R00301053
Job Benefits
Not specified
How this job compares
Set against the 20,423 open Business Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$141–212K/yr
- Minnesota median$121–175K/yr318 salary ranges
- US median$123–198K/yr14,490 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $177K, is 16% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($153K) — in the middle half of Business Development salary ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 381 open Business Development jobs in Minnesota and 20,423 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Business Development postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (16,123 postings).
- Education
- 7,337 of the 20,423 open Business Development jobs (36%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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