Ecolab
Director Marketing, Global Sustainable Packaging
Ecolab, Naperville, Illinois, United States, 60564
Director Marketing, Global Sustainable Packaging - Paper DivisionTheDirector Marketing, Global Sustainable Packaging is a leading role on the Nalco Water Paper Global Marketing team. The role requires a seasoned, business executive who can function at both a strategic and tactical level. In this role you will develop an in-depth understanding of Nalco Water's Paper customers in order to:Develop and execute successful growth strategies in new markets
Develop and own Paper's Sustainable packaging strategy
Partner on driving innovation (product, business model) and business development opportunities with the end goal of growing revenue and increasing profitability and market share.
This global role is highly visible and cross-functional, requiring significant collaboration with other functions (Sales, R&D, digital, etc.), communication with executive management and extensive work with customers and partners.The successful candidate will demonstrate strong strategic thinking, communication, collaboration, change management and leadership abilities, passion for customers, marketing fundamentals, high energy and commitment to help solve big problems.The position would report to the Vice President of Nalco Water Paper Marketing and be based in our Naperville, IL office.What You Will Do:Create and execute sustainable packaging strategy which will drive growth and profitability in new adjacent market.
Partner with regional, functional, and business development teams to identify, evaluate and engage potential partnership targets
Develop strong messaging and communications to drive cohesive and connected value propositions between core programs and new markets.
Remain current on industry norms and future trends and apply that to current and future offerings, while keeping management informed and aligned
Travel ~30% based on need, customer face to face interaction, and team support.
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or equivalent business degree with 10+ years professional sales & marketing experience; or 8 years with MBA
Packaging Industry experience - 7+ years of experience
Proven results in building strategies for new markets.
Specific background in building global innovation portfolios.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience in external partnership development.
Capable of working in global cross functional teams to execute strategy.
Proven ability to work independently while handling multiple tasks
Ability to work with minimal supervision and navigate matrix organizations to achieve business results
Ability to exhibit team leadership; motivate and inspire teams to achieve their highest potential and communicate a sense of vision and mission.
Ability to create an environment that encourages breakthrough thinking, can move new ideas forward
Well-developed and proven leadership, strategic thinking, marketing fundamentals, & business acumen
International B2B marketing experience
Previous experience in coatings / barriers applications
Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, good attention to detail and use of sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
Capability to present to top executives internally and externally
Previous experience in external partnership development.
Capable of working in global cross functional teams to execute strategy.
BenefitsEcolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.Click here to see our benefits.If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.Covid-19 Vaccine NoticeDue to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
Develop and own Paper's Sustainable packaging strategy
Partner on driving innovation (product, business model) and business development opportunities with the end goal of growing revenue and increasing profitability and market share.
This global role is highly visible and cross-functional, requiring significant collaboration with other functions (Sales, R&D, digital, etc.), communication with executive management and extensive work with customers and partners.The successful candidate will demonstrate strong strategic thinking, communication, collaboration, change management and leadership abilities, passion for customers, marketing fundamentals, high energy and commitment to help solve big problems.The position would report to the Vice President of Nalco Water Paper Marketing and be based in our Naperville, IL office.What You Will Do:Create and execute sustainable packaging strategy which will drive growth and profitability in new adjacent market.
Partner with regional, functional, and business development teams to identify, evaluate and engage potential partnership targets
Develop strong messaging and communications to drive cohesive and connected value propositions between core programs and new markets.
Remain current on industry norms and future trends and apply that to current and future offerings, while keeping management informed and aligned
Travel ~30% based on need, customer face to face interaction, and team support.
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or equivalent business degree with 10+ years professional sales & marketing experience; or 8 years with MBA
Packaging Industry experience - 7+ years of experience
Proven results in building strategies for new markets.
Specific background in building global innovation portfolios.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience in external partnership development.
Capable of working in global cross functional teams to execute strategy.
Proven ability to work independently while handling multiple tasks
Ability to work with minimal supervision and navigate matrix organizations to achieve business results
Ability to exhibit team leadership; motivate and inspire teams to achieve their highest potential and communicate a sense of vision and mission.
Ability to create an environment that encourages breakthrough thinking, can move new ideas forward
Well-developed and proven leadership, strategic thinking, marketing fundamentals, & business acumen
International B2B marketing experience
Previous experience in coatings / barriers applications
Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, good attention to detail and use of sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
Capability to present to top executives internally and externally
Previous experience in external partnership development.
Capable of working in global cross functional teams to execute strategy.
BenefitsEcolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.Click here to see our benefits.If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.Covid-19 Vaccine NoticeDue to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.