The Lubrizol Corporation

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Lubrizol Corporation is a specialty chemical company that provides sustainable solutions to enhance modern life. As a Technical Marketing and Business Development Manager, you will drive technical approvals and support commercial success in the Paints, Inks, and related markets, focusing on customer needs and product development initiatives. Responsibilities • 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 Skills • 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 paper and textiles markets (non-negotiable) • Strong technical knowledge of chemistry and formulations for paints, inks, paper or textiles • Experience with resin portfolio (e.g. waterbased 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 • 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision offerings • Health Savings Account • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Parental Leave • Flexible work environment Company Overview • The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a science-based company whose specialty chemistry delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve well-being and enhance modern life. It was founded in 1928, and is headquartered in Wickliffe, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.lubrizol.com/.