Product Manager

About the Role

Support the Business Director in executing business plans, marketing and pricing strategies, developing regional sales forecasting, and providing support on regulatory and commercial topics. Ensure deep product knowledge, customer intimacy, and understanding of target markets to drive market development for North America.

• Maintain, develop, monitor, conduct, and communicate market analysis and market intelligence/trends in collaboration with the sales force, global marketing, and other relevant parties.
• Serve as the primary commercial contact for transactional, prospect, and designated distributor accounts, handling quotations, order follow-up, product inquiries, and day-to-day account management.
• Evaluate new market opportunities in North America in close cooperation with the sales force to achieve short, mid, and long-term business objectives.
• Prepare short, medium, and long-term forecasts to ensure accurate business planning. Coordinate with relevant supply functions including global and regional supply chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or another closely related field.
• 3-5 years of professional relevant experience.
• Excellent analytical thinking and reasoning skills.
• Strong business acumen and excellent understanding of how to develop a business.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role with an on-site presence required in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office approximately 3 days per week each week.

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

About the Company

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing, and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings for its commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. The established starting salary for this position in Pittsburgh is $88,400. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility: Support for balancing working hours and personal life through the global “Xwork” program, offering flexible working arrangements.
• Training & Development: Commitment to professional and personal development, encouraging ongoing education, training, and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.

Diversity

LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences to foster respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity, and healing across all sectors. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply.