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Global Head of Marketing - Beauty & Personal Care

Univar

Houston, TX
Full Time
Director
about 10 hours ago

Job Description

About the Role

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives. The company supports sustainable solutions and is committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. The role of Global Head of Marketing for Beauty & Personal Care involves leading marketing and strategy initiatives for the Ingredients & Specialties business, developing and implementing marketing strategies to drive growth, improve brand positioning, and support commercial objectives across key industry segments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for delivering marketing programs that generate $10M+ in new gross profit per year.
  • Coordinate global strategic go-to-market plans each year, assisting BU Vice President in driving accountability to plans.
  • Serve as a member of the BU Global Leadership Team with dual report to BU Vice President.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with business goals, market trends, and customer needs.
  • Analyze market dynamics, customer insights, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities and guide product positioning.
  • Coordinate go-to-market growth strategies across the business unit.
  • Own the creation and execution of coordinated marketing campaigns, including digital, content, and event marketing, to generate demand and support sales enablement.
  • Work closely with regional Marketing Operations colleagues in execution of campaigns.
  • Collaborate with product management and commercial teams to launch new products, optimize portfolio messaging, and support technical marketing initiatives.
  • Strengthen Univar Solutions' Ingredients + Specialties brand presence through consistent messaging, thought leadership, and customer engagement.
  • Collaborate and mentor a team of marketing professionals, encouraging a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
  • Partner with sales, supply chain, technical services, and supplier management to ensure alignment and execution of marketing and go-to-market strategies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive marketing experience.
  • At least 5 years in the specialty chemicals or industrial B2B sector.
  • Proven success in strategic marketing, campaign execution, and team leadership.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
  • Experience with CRM, marketing automation, and digital marketing platforms.
  • Key capabilities include adaptability, collaboration, customer focus, driving for results, and earning trust.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with CRM, marketing automation, and digital marketing platforms.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

Benefits & Perks

  • A Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives.
  • A diverse benefits offering to support employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Working at Univar

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us and is committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. The company emphasizes building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of individuals and provides development and growth opportunities to empower employees to redefine the industry.

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Job Details

Posted AtSep 23, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceDirector

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About Univar

Website

univarsolutions.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Houston, TX

Industry

Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers

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