Senior Business Director, Engineered Polymers, Americas (Brecksville, OH, US, 44141-3247)

The Lubrizol Corp

Brecksville, OH

Full Time

Director

about 11 hours ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. The company values diversity, flexibility, and creating a positive, engaging work environment. It is committed to safety, sustainability, ethics, and respect for all employees, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

Establish revenue and profitability objectives by setting clear financial targets and executing global strategies tailored to regional trends.
Lead new business development initiatives, focusing on innovation, partnerships, and new product sales to enhance market presence and profitability.
Develop and implement regional growth strategies in collaboration with sales, marketing, technical, and manufacturing teams.
Foster effective communication with stakeholders and promote a culture of accountability and core values within the team.
Recruit, develop, and retain top talent to build a high-performing and motivated team.
Optimize regional distribution channels to maximize resource utilization and customer satisfaction.
Operate with strong rigor and a management operating system (MOS) to drive forecasting, planning, and commercialization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, or business.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in sales, marketing, and/or business management in the specialty chemical industry.
Strong knowledge of engineered materials and key account management experience preferred.
Willingness and ability to travel as required.
Proven success in implementing commercial excellence strategies including pricing, pipeline, and channel management.
Strong communication skills with the ability to lead through influence and manage stakeholders effectively.
Demonstrated leadership in complex organizations with broad span of control.
Results-driven with strong analytical and business acumen and sound decision-making skills.

Nice to Have

Knowledge of engineered materials.
Experience in key account management.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental & vision offerings
Health Savings Account
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Parental Leave
Flexible work environment

Working at The Lubrizol Corp

Lubrizol is committed to safety, sustainability, ethics, and respect for all employees. The company fosters a diverse, global team environment where continuous learning, innovation, and solving pressing challenges are prioritized. It values dignity and respect, providing an environment where every employee can be their best, regardless of background or characteristics. The culture emphasizes integrity, responsibility, and a relentless pursuit of improvement to positively impact lives through science.

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