[Hiring] Global Segment Manager - Fire @Lubrizol Corporation

Role Description

As a Global Segment Manager - Fire, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving specialty chemical solutions forward. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

The Global Fire Segment Manager leads global market development for TempRite’s fire protection portfolio, including BlazeMaster® CPVC and freezemaster® antifreeze. The role combines market strategy, technical expertise, business development, and industry engagement to accelerate sustainable growth and strengthen market adoption across priority regions.

In this role, you will:

• Market Strategy and Regional Development
  • Develop and execute the global strategy, positioning, and value proposition for TempRite’s fire protection portfolio.
  • Assess market size, demand, regulatory trends, competitive dynamics, barriers to adoption, and growth opportunities across priority regions.
  • Partner with regional leaders to identify priority segments, applications, customers, and market-development opportunities, with particular focus on Latin America, India, and Asia-Pacific.
  • Create actionable regional market plans that define where the global approach should remain consistent and where messaging, partnerships, sourcing, pricing, or brand positioning should be localized.
• Marketing and Technical Enablement
  • Partner with Marketing Communications and Demand Creation to execute messaging, campaigns, training, and business-development programs for BlazeMaster and freezemaster.
  • Develop technical and market-facing tools, including training materials, presentations, educational content, and regional resources for installers, designers, engineers, authorities having jurisdiction, customers, and other key audiences.
  • Serve as a technical subject matter expert in CPVC fire sprinkler system design, engineering, installation, and application, supporting regional teams and customers with technical questions.
  • Help remove barriers to the use of BlazeMaster systems in light-hazard commercial buildings through targeted education, market development, and technical support.
• Business Development and Innovation
  • Partner with local Demand Creation Territory Managers to identify and advance sustainable growth opportunities in priority markets.
  • Identify opportunities for new products and services and connect market needs with Research and Development capabilities.
  • Monitor industry and competitor trends and translate market insights into clear recommendations, priorities, and growth initiatives.
• Codes, Standards, and Industry Engagement
  • Work with the Codes and Standards team to monitor, comment on, and propose changes to relevant fire and building codes and standards.
  • Represent or support TempRite on appropriate local, national, and international technical committees.
  • Participate in relevant industry organizations and deliver technical presentations that strengthen market awareness, credibility, and brand preference.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, marketing, business, fire protection, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
• 7+ years experience in fire protection, building systems, engineered materials, construction products, technical marketing, or market development.
• Working knowledge of fire sprinkler systems, installation practices, codes, standards, and the roles of installers, designers, engineers, authorities having jurisdiction, and building owners.
• Demonstrated ability to assess markets, develop strategies, and translate commercial and technical insights into executable growth plans.
• Experience developing or delivering technical training, educational content, and presentations for varied audiences.
• Strong communication, analytical, project-management, collaboration, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work effectively across functions, cultures, and regions and travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

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