Global Segment Manager - Fire

Lubrizol•Cleveland, OH

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Global Segment Manager leads global market development for TempRite’s fire protection portfolio, including BlazeMaster® CPVC and freezemaster® antifreeze. The role combines market strategy, technical expertise, business development, and industry engagement to accelerate sustainable growth and strengthen market adoption across priority regions. As a global subject matter expert and a connector between strategy and regional execution, the manager partners with Marketing Communications, Demand Creation, Codes and Standards, Research and Development, and regional fire leaders. The role establishes a consistent global value proposition while adapting market approaches to local customer, competitive, regulatory, and commercial needs. The position is remote, with the employee required to be based in Ohio or Texas, and includes travel up to 40%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, marketing, business, fire protection, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in fire protection, building systems, engineered materials, construction products, technical marketing, or market development.
Working knowledge of fire sprinkler systems, installation practices, codes, standards, and the roles of installers, designers, engineers, authorities having jurisdiction, and building owners.
Demonstrated ability to assess markets, develop strategies, and translate commercial and technical insights into executable growth plans.
Experience developing or delivering technical training, educational content, and presentations for varied audiences.
Strong communication, analytical, project-management, collaboration, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
Ability to work effectively across functions, cultures, and regions.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.
Must be based in Ohio or Texas.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the global strategy, positioning, and value proposition for TempRite’s fire protection portfolio.
Assess market size, demand, regulatory trends, competitive dynamics, barriers to adoption, and growth opportunities across priority regions.
Partner with regional leaders to identify priority segments, applications, customers, and market-development opportunities, particularly in Latin America, India, and Asia-Pacific.
Create actionable regional market plans that distinguish global approaches from locally adapted messaging, partnerships, sourcing, pricing, or brand positioning.
Partner with Marketing Communications and Demand Creation to execute messaging, campaigns, training, and business-development programs for BlazeMaster and freezemaster.
Develop technical and market-facing tools, including training materials, presentations, educational content, and regional resources for installers, designers, engineers, authorities having jurisdiction, customers, and other audiences.
Serve as a technical subject matter expert in CPVC fire sprinkler system design, engineering, installation, and application, supporting regional teams and customers with technical questions.
Help remove barriers to the use of BlazeMaster systems in light-hazard commercial buildings through targeted education, market development, and technical support.
Partner with local Demand Creation Territory Managers to identify and advance sustainable growth opportunities in priority markets.
Identify opportunities for new products and services and connect market needs with Research and Development capabilities.
Monitor industry and competitor trends and translate market insights into recommendations, priorities, and growth initiatives.
Work with the Codes and Standards team to monitor, comment on, and propose changes to relevant fire and building codes and standards.
Represent or support TempRite on appropriate local, national, and international technical committees.
Participate in relevant industry organizations and deliver technical presentations that strengthen market awareness, credibility, and brand preference.