Who we are:
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
Join our Team!
Job Highlights
- Lead, mentor, and inspire the global marketing team of Business Unit (BU) Lubricant Additives, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Contribute strongly to key BU Target KPI’s like EBITDA, Working Capital, etc.
- Develop global marketing strategies for the Lubricants Additives BU, aligning with overall business objectives.
- Drive market analysis to identify emerging trends, customer needs and competitive landscapes for strategic decision-making. Identify and evaluate new market opportunities, collaborating with regional marketing / sales teams to tailor strategies for specific market dynamics.
- Develop comprehensive go-to-market strategies for new products and optimize existing product portfolios. Drive market penetration and expansion initiatives, ensuring a strong competitive position in key regions.
- Collaborate with Application Technology teams to effectively manage New Business Development pipelines including successful product launches.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, Global Application Technology, Strategy & Development, Global Operations, Supply Chain Management, Controlling and other internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with overall business goals.
- Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and contribute to the professional development of team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
- Proven success in developing and implementing global marketing strategies that drive revenue growth.
- Knowledge in the lubricants industry of advantage.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in global marketing, with a focus on the lubricants or related industrial sectors.
- Ability to express ideas and information clearly and concisely with active listening skills.
- Work productively with others, seek opportunities to bring people together.
- Persuasiveness / negotiation – gain acceptance of ideas through communication & interpersonal skills.
- Ability to operate independently and manage time well while maintaining communication with the team.
- Computer proficiency with expertise in the use of Microsoft office software package.
- Ability to travel approximately 25 percent of the time.
- This is an ON-SITE role in the Shelton, Connecticut office.
What we offer you:
- Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. The established starting pay range for this position is $189,300. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
Join the LANXESS team!
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