Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent; Master's Degree with a technical background is an advantage.
• 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.
• This is a HYBRID role with the expectation to be on-site in the Pittsburgh office at least three days per week every week.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree with a technical background is an advantage.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.