Marketing Manager - Industrial Preservation, Paints & Coatings

LANXESS•North Fayette Township, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability. We are seeking a Marketing Manager for the Industrial Preservation, Paints & Coatings segments. This role will be responsible for developing and executing North America business strategies, assessing market opportunities, leading pricing strategies, driving territory growth, coordinating regional product development, and providing sales enablement support.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in the Paints & Coatings Industry with focus on Biocides is necessary.
Previous project management experience is needed.
Excellent analytical skills, problem solving and critical thinking abilities to analyze business scenarios, identify strengths and weaknesses, conduct cost analysis to propose optimum business scenarios and overall strategy.
Proficient communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree with a technical background is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute North America business strategies for the Industrial Preservation and Paints & Coatings segments, aligned with global business objectives.
Assess market opportunities, identify new application areas and gather competitive intelligence.
Lead pricing strategies, protect margins and manage commercial terms for assigned applications.
Ensure market share retention and drive territory growth, including support for negotiations with key customers and distributors.
Coordinate regional product development efforts and collaborate closely with Global Marketing and Technical teams as well as supporting functions on prioritized projects.
Provide processes, tools, and marketing materials, and facilitate knowledge transfer to the sales force through training sessions and joint customer visits.