Director, Marketing Communications - Surface Sciences

Brecksville, OH (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead global promotional marketing for Lubrizol’s Surface Sciences division, owning strategy, execution, and measurement across regions and campaigns.

  • Oversee integrated plans (global/regional campaigns, lead gen, events, customer marketing) with clear KPIs.
  • Must-have: 10+ years in promotional marketing with 3+ years in leadership in a matrixed environment.
  • Standout: Budget ownership and cross-functional influence at the executive level.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a global promotional marketing organization across regions and market segments.
  • Establish clear priorities, operating rhythms, and accountability to align and execute effectively.
  • Drive collaboration across regional and global teams to leverage best practices and improve efficiency.
  • Oversee development and execution of integrated promotional plans: global and regional campaigns, lead generation, events, and customer marketing.
  • Ensure consistent brand standards and messaging across activities.
  • Lead internal and external communications for the Surface Sciences division and guide messaging.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in promotional marketing or marketing communications, preferably B2B or life sciences.
  • At least 3 years of leadership experience, including global or matrixed environments.
  • Proven track record delivering integrated marketing programs that contribute to demand creation and pipeline.
  • Strong executive presence with ability to influence and partner with senior leaders.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
  • Strong analytical, financial, and project management capabilities.
  • Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 20%).

Preferred

  • Strategic and commercially grounded.
  • Collaborative and influential across functions.
  • Results-oriented with measurable impact.
  • Confident people leader and talent developer.
  • Comfortable operating in a complex, global organization.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
  • 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
  • Flexible work environment
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Career and professional growth
  • Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement benefits.lubrizol.com
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Lubrizol IMEA

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a science-based company whose specialty chemistry delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve well-being and enhance modern life. Every day, the innovators of Lubrizol strive to create extraordinary value for customers at the intersection of science, market needs and business success, driving discovery and creating breakthrough solutions that enhance life and make the world work better. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has global reach and local presence, with more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices and 8,000 employees around the world.This page highlights our commitment to growth in the region of India, Middle East and Africa, while featuring the unique opportunities our sites in the country offer.

Founded in 1928
Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND
128 employees (7 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
179.7K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.5%
Direct
45.8%
Referral
7.1%
Social
2.2%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~128

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
7 (5% of company)