Confidential Careers · 2 weeks ago
Vice President of Global Marketing & Sales
Confidential company is a dynamic, fast-growing manufacturer of specialty lubricants and performance additives serving global industrial, automotive, and specialty markets. They are seeking a Vice President of Global Marketing & Sales to lead worldwide revenue growth, strengthen distributor performance, and translate technical product advantages into sustainable commercial success.
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Responsibilities
Lead and scale global sales and technical marketing across direct and distributor channels
Build and manage a robust global pipeline; drive bookings, margin, and mix improvement
Partner with R&D and operations to align product strategy, positioning, and market needs
Lead distributor strategy, performance management, and channel expansion
Develop value-based messaging that clearly communicates technical differentiation to customers
Represent the company with key global customers and strategic partners
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performance sales and marketing organization
Qualification
Required
Education: BS/BA required; Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related technical degree strongly preferred (MBA a plus)
Experience: 10+ years in lubricant additives, fuels, or specialty chemicals with demonstrated global sales and technical marketing success
Technical strength: Comfortable discussing formulations, test data, performance claims, and application fit with technical buyers
Commercial strength: Proven track record building pipelines, closing deals, and improving margin and product mix
Channel leadership: Experience managing distributors and delivering measurable performance improvements
Communication: Executive presence; strong written and verbal skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value
Tools: Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; strong CRM discipline (Salesforce or similar)
Benefits
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance