General Manager, Performance Films

Eastman Chemical • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

The General Manager, Performance Films, is responsible for defining the overall strategic direction and overseeing operational results of the global Performance Films business.

Requirements

• Experience leading large, complex businesses
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in strategy, commercial, technology, marketing, operations, and/or the enabling functions required
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field required; MBA degree preferred
• Prior experience leading large complex businesses and cross functional teams with strong regional/cultural affinity
• Experience in business with Direct and Distribution market strategies and B2C environments
• Profit & loss leadership
• Strong financial/business acumen
• Experience developing and executing business strategy
• Extensive knowledge of global markets / customers
• Value-based selling and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated deep expertise at least two commercial functional roles (e.g. marketing, sales, corporate strategy, procurement, or pricing / management)
• Up to 50% travel to support regional teams

Nice To Haves

• MBA degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Select, coach, and retain a diversified and inclusive high-performing team
• Lead global cross-functional business team (SBU LT) to ensure a Zero Incident Mindset, prioritizing safety and compliance
• Drive profitability and growth through creating a strong vision, mobilizing resources, providing candid feedback and coaching, ensuring the team demonstrates the right competencies and behaviors to deliver strong business and company outcomes
• Oversees strategy development and growth portfolio management through integrated growth and brand strategies
• Drive communication of the vision and strategy, inspire and set expectation levels for all business organization members.
• Maintain deep awareness of the external environment including: markets, new industry developments and standards, channel partners, customers, opportunities for expansion, industry structure and competitive landscape
• Ensure profitable and scalable regional servicing models to deliver consistent and differentiated consumer experience
• Active member of the Division Leadership Team (DLT) which is defining the vision and strategy for the Films Division and ensuring alignment around appropriate investments and resources decisions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees