Application Guide

How to Apply for Commercial Director, Biosolutions, PDO

at Primient

🏢 About Primient

Primient combines a century-old heritage in corn wet milling with an entrepreneurial drive to produce plant-based ingredients sustainably. As a privately held company with global operations, it offers stability and the autonomy to shape commercial strategy while contributing to a mission that prioritizes people, communities, and the planet.

About This Role

As Commercial Director for Biosolutions, you will own the commercial strategy for a $75–$100M bio-based chemical portfolio with a clear path to double revenue. This role is pivotal in accelerating growth across established and emerging applications, requiring a blend of strategic vision and hands-on execution to drive market adoption.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start with a review of sales pipeline and market intelligence, followed by a cross-functional meeting to align on a new product launch. Afternoons could involve analyzing pricing models for a key account or visiting a customer site to discuss their sustainability goals, ending with a strategic review of the quarterly growth plan.

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🎯 Who Primient Is Looking For

  • Proven track record in commercial leadership for bio-based chemicals or industrial ingredients, with experience managing $50M+ portfolios and delivering double-digit revenue growth.
  • Deep understanding of the biosolutions market, including PDO and other renewable chemical value chains, and ability to identify and penetrate new applications.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership skills to align sales, marketing, R&D, and supply chain teams around a unified commercial strategy.
  • Data-driven decision-maker with proficiency in market analysis, pricing strategies, and customer segmentation to optimize profitability.

📝 Tips for Applying to Primient

1

Highlight specific examples of how you've grown a chemical portfolio, including revenue figures and market share gains.

2

Demonstrate knowledge of Primient's plant-based focus and sustainability mission by linking your experience to renewable ingredients.

3

Tailor your resume to emphasize commercial strategy ownership rather than just sales execution.

4

Include any experience with PDO or similar bio-based chemicals, even if tangential, to show domain relevance.

5

Quantify your impact in previous roles, especially around revenue growth, margin improvement, and new market entry.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for sustainability and plant-based solutions, aligning with Primient's mission.", 'Specific examples of commercial strategy development and execution that drove growth in chemical markets.', 'Your ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage P&L for a portfolio of similar size.', "Understanding of the biosolutions competitive landscape and how you can accelerate Primient's position."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study Primient's current product portfolio and sustainability initiatives, especially in biosolutions.
  • → Understand the competitive landscape for bio-based PDO and related chemicals (e.g., DuPont, Cargill, Genomatica).
  • → Review Primient's recent news, investments, and expansion plans to gauge strategic priorities.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the corn wet milling process and how it connects to bio-based chemical production.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach doubling revenue for a $75M bio-based chemical portfolio? Walk us through your strategy.
2 Describe a time you identified and captured a new market application for an existing chemical product.
3 How do you balance short-term profitability with long-term growth investments in a commercial role?
4 What is your experience with pricing strategies in commoditized or specialty chemical markets?
5 How do you align sales, marketing, and R&D teams to execute a cohesive commercial plan?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing too much on general sales experience without highlighting chemical or industrial B2B background.
  • Neglecting to show strategic thinking—this role is about commercial strategy, not just account management.
  • Underestimating the importance of sustainability; Primient's mission is core, so avoid downplaying it.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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