Global Marketing Strategy

About

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing strategies for the portfolio of plasticizers and specialty additives.
• Apply and refine data-driven pricing strategies to optimize and grow profitability.
• Manage product portfolio strategy, conduct market analysis, and identify growth opportunities.
• Oversee contract creation, administration, and support Sales in customer negotiations.
• Contribute to customer visits, promotional activities, trade shows, and industry associations.
• Maintain strong relationships with key accounts and stakeholders.
• Prepare short-, medium-, and long-term forecasts for business planning.

Qualifications

• Master in Business Administration or Chemistry preferred.
• Minimum of 5 – 10 years of relevant experience in global organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Analytical thinking and acting with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Profound knowledge about financial KPI’s and marketing and pricing strategies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills tailored to diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to build strong relationships and negotiate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Willingness to travel (20%).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program.
• Retirement plans.
• Health programs.
• Life insurance.
• Medical care.
• Flexible working arrangements through the global “Xwork” program.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture seeking diverse backgrounds and experiences to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We encourage candidates who may not meet 100% of the criteria but are excited about the role to apply, assessing talent against competencies, values and requirements for the best organizational fit.