Technical Marketing and Business Development Manager - Paints, Inks and Coatings

About the role

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the specialty chemicals market through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you. Travel: 50% travel - mainly domestic. Job Type: Full-time / Remote. Shift/Hours: 1st Shift. Locations: Brecksville, OH; Miami, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Minneapolis, MN; Atlanta, GA; Piscataway, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL; Pittsburgh, PA; Orlando, FL; Detroit, MI; Ann Arbor, MI.

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.

Qualifications

• 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 paints, inks and coatings market (non negotiable).