Job Description

Job Title: Global Strategic Marketing Manager, Plastics & Composites 

Job Location: Brecksville, OH or Blackley, Manchester, UK 

Job type: Full-Time

Type of role: Hybrid, 4 days on-site

About Lubrizol :

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life . Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit .  

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.  

What You'll Do:  

The Global Strategic Marketing Manager, Plastics & Composites will lead Lubrizol Surface Sciences’ global marketing and innovation strategy for a high-growth business within the Performance Coatings Group. This is a high-visibility leadership role requiring deep expertise in the global composites market, including regulatory landscapes, supply chains, and emerging material trends. 

What We're Looking For:  

• Develop and execute a global marketing strategy to strengthen market position. 
• Lead the global marketing function for plastics and composites, managing direct and indirect resources. 
• Build and maintain a global network of commercial teams and industry relationships. 
• Create business cases for new product development with strong value propositions. 
• Partner with technical teams to align product performance with market needs and timelines. 
• Collaborate on global pricing strategies to achieve financial and growth targets. 
• Direct product launches, ensuring positioning, pricing, and placement align with business strategy. 
• Oversee product portfolio decisions to support profitability and strategic goals. 
• Drive promotional activities, including sales tools, advertising, presentations, trade shows, and conferences. 

Skills That Make a Difference:  

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline required. MBA preferred (or equivalent). 
• Marketing Experience: Minimum 5 years in B2B and/or B2C environments. 
• Industry Expertise: Minimum 5 years (recent experience) in the Plastics & Composites industry. 10+ years preferred
• Leadership: Recognized as a marketing leader with proven strategic impact. 
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Project Management: Strong organizational and execution abilities. 
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a complex, global matrix organization. 
• Business Acumen: Demonstrated financial acumen and results-oriented decision-making. 
• Influence: Ability to engage and inspire teams across regions. 
• Travel: Primarily domestic travel (up to 30%), required to travel internationally 1-2 times per year.

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:  

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment

Learn more at  benefits.lubrizol.com

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! 

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better. 

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.   

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