Strategic Marketing Manager, Heavy Industry Water

Diversey•United States of America, DE

41d

About The Position

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com . Position Overview The Global Strategic Marketing Manager – Heavy Industry Water will play a critical role in shaping and executing growth strategies across the Pulp & Paper Water and Power sectors , and will drive accelerated growth in Water Reuse & Recycle across multiple sectors. Reporting to the Global Strategic Marketing Director, Industrial Solutions, this role will collaborate with cross-functional and regional teams to drive market expansion, strengthen customer value, and advance sustainable water management solutions in key industries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, business, or a related technical field
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the industrial water, power generation, pulp and paper, or sustainability sectors.
Proven B2B marketing or strategic experience in a multinational environment.
Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to engage across multiple organizational levels.
Fluent in English; additional major regional language a plus.
Strong analytical, structured, and strategic problem-solving skills.
Customer-focused mindset with demonstrated ability to connect industry needs with value-driven solutions.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Knowledge of water reuse, recycling, or circular economy practices highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Conduct market, customer, and competitive analysis to guide strategic direction.
Lead the development of global strategies for Pulp & Paper Water, Power and Water Reuse & Recycle.
Partner with Regional Marketing, Corporate Accounts, and commercial teams to build and implement Growth Playbooks.
Enable cross selling with different business units within Solenis.
Represent the Industrial Water sectors in executive, regional, and strategic account forums to align and monitor strategy execution.
Lead Voice of Customer initiatives and new product blueprinting for emerging opportunities in water reuse, circular economy, and sector-specific technologies.
Own and maintain accredited market data (market size / market CAGR) and ensure alignment across global and regional teams.
Develop sector-specific value propositions and ensure adaptation to unique regional requirements.
Support management systems that translate strategic objectives into measurable results.