Product Director – Hydrochloric Acid

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the P&L, revenue enhancement, margin improvement, and overall financial success of the Hydrochloric Acid product line.

• Create and implement portfolio strategies that align with the organization's growth and profitability goals.

• Lead strategic supplier partnerships, manage contract negotiations, initiate sourcing efforts, develop pricing strategies, and oversee rebate programs.

• Recognize and leverage market trends, establish new supplier relationships, and identify business development opportunities.

• Collaborate with sales leadership to enhance commercial strategy, increase market penetration, and promote profitable growth across all business lines.

• Influence and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet portfolio goals and achieve business outcomes.

• Evaluate financial, market, and competitive data to inform strategic choices and investment priorities.

• Act as the executive subject matter expert for the portfolio, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership regarding growth prospects, market threats, and supplier strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in commercial leadership roles encompassing product management, strategic sourcing, business development, sales leadership, or marketing.

• Proven accountability for a significant P&L, which includes oversight of revenue, pricing, profitability, and portfolio performance.

• Demonstrated expertise in leading supplier strategies, negotiating contracts, and fostering strategic partnerships.

• Strong executive presence with the capability to influence senior leaders, suppliers, and customers effectively.

• Comprehensive knowledge of chemical distribution, specialty chemicals, or chemical manufacturing sectors.

• Robust financial acumen with a focus on portfolio management, pricing strategy, margin optimization, and business analytics.

• A successful track record in developing and implementing growth strategies that yield measurable business outcomes.

• Experience in Chlor-Alkali commercial activities is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Highly competitive incentive opportunities linked to contribution margin performance and overall business outcomes.

• Comprehensive health coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Leading retirement programs in the industry.

• Industry-leading time off programs.

• Compensation and incentives aligned with market standards.

• A Total Rewards package that promotes physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

• Opportunities for development and growth.

• Reasonable accommodations available during the hiring process.