[Hiring] Technical Marketing and Business Development Manager @Lubrizol Corporation

Role Description

As a Technical Marketing and Business Development Manager , 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.

• Provide technical support and drive technical approvals within the Paints, Inks, Adhesives and related markets across North America, focusing on Paints & Coatings applications.
• Primarily focus on our Resins platform, while also supporting our full Additives portfolio, including Hyperdispersants, Surface Modifiers, and specialty additives.
• Collaborate closely with Account Managers to convert technical approvals and project wins into commercial sales, aligned with North America business priorities.
• Deliver professional and timely technical support to customers across paper, textiles, paints, inks, and coatings markets, ensuring project needs and inquiries are fully addressed.
• Support successful implementation of new product launches and entry into new market segments.
• Act as the technical liaison between Lubrizol’s applications laboratory and customer technical teams, ensuring clear communication and effective problem-solving.
• Contribute to the development of technical selling tools that reinforce our value proposition and enable effective market engagement.
• Play a proactive role in generating and shaping new product ideas based on customer feedback and market trends.
• Provide deep insight into customer applications, testing methodologies, and equipment, helping inform product positioning and development.
• Travel approximately 50% for customer visits, technical support, and participation in internal and external meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in technical marketing, business development, or customer-facing technical roles within paints, coatings, inks, or related industries.
• Direct technical experience and customer interaction in the paints, inks, and coatings market (non-negotiable).
• Strong technical knowledge of chemistry and formulations for paints, inks, paper, or textiles.
• Experience with resin portfolio (e.g., water-based acrylics, polyurethanes).
• Ability to travel across North America (approximately 50%).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with proven ability to influence technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Results-driven mindset with strong customer focus and ability to convert technical projects into commercial success.

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.