Head of Commercial Elastomers, Americas

Huntsman
Houston
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 15+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Customer focus","Integrity","Interpersonal skills","Ability to deal with ambiguity"]

Lead Elastomers P&L across the Americas for Huntsman Polyurethanes, managing regional Sales and Technical Service teams to drive profitable growth. Own sales planning and budget alignment with global strategy, oversee forecast accuracy and margin quality, and develop commercial opportunities to increase revenue and market share. Collaborate cross-functionally with Performance, Marketing, Production, Supply Chain, and Application Development to execute regional plans using defined KPIs, while building and developing a high-performance team.

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3 months ago

Head of Commercial Elastomers, Americas

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Job Summary

Lead Elastomers P&L across the Americas for Huntsman Polyurethanes, managing regional Sales and Technical Service teams to drive profitable growth. Own sales planning and budget alignment with global strategy, oversee forecast accuracy and margin quality, and develop commercial opportunities to increase revenue and market share. Collaborate cross-functionally with Performance, Marketing, Production, Supply Chain, and Application Development to execute regional plans using defined KPIs, while building and developing a high-performance team.
Location: Houston
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Ensure regional business strategies are accomplished by managing and directing Sales and Technical Service teams in the Americas.
  • •Lead Sales and Technical Service resources to align delivery speed and financial investments with value-generation opportunities and market strategy.
  • •Manage and deploy the Technical Services team to convert opportunities into sales and achieve profitability goals across core markets.
  • •Collaborate with Performance and Marketing to draft and align the annual sales plan and budget with Global Elastomers strategy.
  • •Monitor forecast accuracy and margin quality using cross-functional BOM/EOM exercises and Pricing Excellence best practices, and update volumes and targets to meet strategic objectives.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline such as Chemistry or Engineering.
  • •15+ years of commercial experience, including 5+ years at a senior level.
  • •Experience negotiating major contracts and leading Sales and Technical Service teams.
  • •Excellent knowledge of PU/TPU technology and applications.
  • •Unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.
Experience:15+ yearsPolyurethanesElastomers
Education:Bachelor's in Chemistry or Engineering
Skills:LeadershipCustomer focusIntegrityInterpersonal skillsAbility to deal with ambiguity
Tech Stack:PU/TPUPU26New Horizon

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Huntsman
Huntsman is a global manufacturer of differentiated and specialty chemicals used in industries such as construction, textiles, automotive, and consumer products. It develops and supplies performance materials, polyurethanes, and advanced chemical solutions worldwide.
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 5M to 10M
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: The Woodlands, United States
Founded: 1970
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