Head of Sales Ethylene Americas

Responsibilities

• Deliver regional sales, margin, and cash targets across the Americas in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Develop and execute differentiated regional segment strategies aligned with global objectives
• Implement value-based pricing, sales concepts, and payables targets across the region
• Lead go-to-market strategies for new product launches
• Lead, coach, and develop a geographically distributed regional sales team
• Drive recruitment, performance management, and career development within the sales function
• Build and manage strategic licensor and technology partnerships to secure new projects
• Align internal stakeholders across Product Management, Technology, Operations, and Supply Chain to deliver regional targets

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Business
• Minimum 10 years of commercial experience in the chemical or petrochemical industry
• Proven track record of delivering sales and margin targets in a regional or multi-market environment
• Strong business acumen with experience in financial management and commercial strategy
• Willingness to travel across the Americas region as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in steam cracker or specialty chemicals industry

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid holidays and PTO with carry-over benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and wellness programs
• Life, Disability, and Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to an online discount mall and legal services plan

About the Company

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company focused on three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts, and Adsorbents & Additives. Guided by the purpose "Greater chemistry - between people and planet," Clariant develops high-value solutions to foster sustainability across various industries.