Solenis

Global Strategic Marketing Director

Solenis$150K — $180K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in strategic marketing or related roles at a global level
  • B2B marketing experience in a multinational setting
  • Background in Lubricants or similar industrial markets
  • Deep understanding of customer challenges in various sectors
  • Experience in developing market strategies and value propositions
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Collaborative mindset with a strategic approach.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute global growth strategy for Lubricants unit
  • Drive marketing initiatives identifying trends and growth opportunities
  • Create compelling value propositions for target sectors
  • Define priority sectors and areas for market focus
  • Direct sector strategies and support global activation
  • Conduct Voice of Customer initiatives for market insights
  • Manage market intelligence and growth forecasting activities
  • Evaluate external growth opportunities including M&A strategy
  • Oversee capability and growth projects business-wide
  • Support alignment of strategy with execution across teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Numerous professional growth and development opportunities
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:

Certified Labs, a Solenis company, is a trusted leader in industrial lubricants and consultative performance solutions, helping customers improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and business results across a wide range of industries. For decades, we have built our reputation on technical expertise, customer partnership, and innovative solutions that deliver measurable value in the field. We are seeking an exceptional Global Marketing Director to guide strategic growth and market development as we tap into new and expanded markets. This pivotal role will shape global market strategy, identify new growth opportunities, strengthen customer value propositions, and drive initiatives that expand our reach and impact around the world.

This is a unique opportunity for a strategic and commercially minded individual to influence the future direction of a growing global business, partner with executive leadership, and help define the next chapter of success for Certified Labs. Preferred candidates will reside in the vicinity of Dallas, TX, or within the vicinity of a major airport.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Support the development and execution of the global growth strategy for the Lubricants Business Unit
• Drive strategic marketing initiatives for Lubricants and adjacent technologies that identify market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and emerging growth opportunities
• Develop compelling sector value propositions
• Define priority sectors and subsectors at country, regional, and global levels
• Direct selected Lubricant sector strategies and support successful activation across global regions
• Support regional strategy activation, growth navigator initiatives, and sector playbooks
• Conduct Voice of Customer (VOC) and blueprinting initiatives to uncover opportunities in adjacent markets and technologies
• Own market intelligence activities, including market sizing, segmentation analysis, serviceable available market assessments, and growth forecasting
• Identify and evaluate external growth opportunities, supporting M&A strategy and market expansion efforts
• Oversee capability and growth projects across the business
• Own narrative development for IPO and Investor Relations activities
• Support commercial, technical, innovation, and regional teams to align strategy with execution and business results

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• 10+ years of experience in strategic marketing, innovation, product development, or related roles at a regional or global level
• Strong B2B experience in a multinational environment.
• Experience in Lubricants or related industrial markets
• Strong understanding of Lubricants sectors and customer challenges, particularly within agriculture, construction, manufacturing, food & beverage, transport, mining, oil & gas, forestry, waste and bio-mass industries
• Demonstrated experience developing market strategies, value propositions, and growth plans for technical solutions and Lubricants services
• Excellent analytical skills and structured way of working, strong communication skills
• Fluency in English required; additional language capabilities are a plus
• Strong collaborator, comfortable interacting across multiple organization levels
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify, evaluate, and develop new growth opportunities

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At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

About Solenis

Solenis is a global producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries. The company provides process and water treatment chemistries to various industries, including pulp, paper, oil and gas, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power and municipal markets. Solenis has more than 5,200 employees and 41 manufacturing facilities, which are strategically located to support its global customer base.
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