Dow
Global Strategic Marketing Director - Consumer Solutions
Dow, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
Global Strategic Marketing Director - Consumer Solutions. Dow Consumer Solutions is seeking a highly motivated, strategic and customer focused individual to fill an open position of Global Strategic Marketing Director to lead Industry and Chemical Processing Market. This role will report to Dow Consumer Solutions Global Marketing Director and be located at key Dow sites including Midland, Houston, Wiesbaden, Seneff, Horgen, Sao Paulo, Tokyo, and Shanghai.
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Learn more about us at www.dow.com.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a global marketing strategy for I&CP that aligns business priorities and market dynamics.
Balance regional ownership and agility with global portfolio rigor to drive sustainable growth.
Accelerate PFAS replacement portfolio realization in ICP. Oversee PFAS replacement commercialization and acceleration for the whole DCS portfolio in PFAS replacement PMO. Define the acceleration strategy to defend and grow, ensuring alignment with regulatory trends and customer pull.
Build a strong Global ICP Virtual Team with a shared vision and goals to deliver growth across regions through GMMT.
Identify and prioritize growth opportunities in fragmented and channel-driven markets.
Build frameworks to support regional execution while maintaining global consistency.
Champion customer segmentation, value proposition development, and go-to-market strategies tailored to regional needs.
Develop value proposition and competitive advantage for ICP to compete globally.
Partner with R&D, TS&D, and commercial teams to shape the innovation pipeline for I&CP.
Drive commercialization of sustainable and differentiated solutions, including PFAS alternatives.
Lead portfolio optimization to ensure relevance, profitability, and alignment with future market needs.
Strengthen go-to-market approaches with new business models, including digital and partnerships to manage long tail.
Collaborate with regional marketing, sales, and technical teams to ensure strategy execution.
Engage with external stakeholders including regulators, industry bodies, and key customers to shape market direction.
Represent I&CP in cross-functional forums and global leadership teams.
Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above U.S. E6 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class/Sergeant.
15+ years of experience in commercial management, strategic marketing, preferably in specialty chemicals or industrial segments.
Proven track record of leading global marketing strategies in complex, fragmented markets at a global scale.
Deep understanding of channel dynamics, regulatory environments, and sustainability drivers.
Deep understanding in Silicone Industry or Chemical, Processing and Industrial Additive end markets.
Proven record of virtual leadership or people leadership with strong influential leadership, resilience and organizational engagement capabilities.
Ability to work legally in the country of application. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Preferred Attributes
Technical background or additive industry background.
Strategic thinker with operational discipline.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity across global and regional teams.
Passion for new business and innovation.
Comfortable with data-driven decision-making and digital marketing tools.
Your Skills
Communication: Professional written, oral, visual and digital communication.
Marketing Plan Development: Defining marketing goals, objectives, strategies, and tactics for a target market segment, including the 4P marketing mix, sustainability strategy, and pipeline planning.
Market Analysis: Assessing industry dynamics and identifying SWOT factors to inform strategy.
Business Acumen: Understanding business situations to drive outcomes and improve performance.
Financial Acumen: Understanding financial implications to support decision-making.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Using data to inform organizational decisions.
Marketing Analytics: Analyzing marketing performance metrics.
Strategic Planning: Defining strategy and allocating resources to pursue it.
Change Management: Preparing and guiding organizational change.
Agile Marketing: Iterative, value-driven marketing with cross-functional collaboration.
Business Development: Identifying and pursuing growth opportunities.
Additional Notes
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
International and domestic travel: ~30%.
Evening and off-hour work calls are expected for this global role.
Benefits – What Dow Offers You We invest in you. Dow offers total rewards programs to help you manage pay, health, life, future and career. Highlights include:
Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunities with local incentives.
Benefits to support physical, mental, financial and social well-being.
Competitive retirement programs and employee stock purchase programs (availability varies by location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
Comprehensive medical and life insurance, travel insurance where available.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, and team activities.
Flexible work environment to balance personal needs.
Paid time off for various life events and volunteering.
Wellbeing resources and on-site facilities where available.
Employee discounts and other location-specific perks.
About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) is a leading materials science company serving customers in packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. We operate in 30 countries with approximately 36,000 employees and reported sales around $43 billion in 2024. Learn more at www.dow.com.
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We provide opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and we offer reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For assistance due to a disability, call 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) option 8.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Marketing and Sales
Industries Chemical Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Research Services
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Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Learn more about us at www.dow.com.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a global marketing strategy for I&CP that aligns business priorities and market dynamics.
Balance regional ownership and agility with global portfolio rigor to drive sustainable growth.
Accelerate PFAS replacement portfolio realization in ICP. Oversee PFAS replacement commercialization and acceleration for the whole DCS portfolio in PFAS replacement PMO. Define the acceleration strategy to defend and grow, ensuring alignment with regulatory trends and customer pull.
Build a strong Global ICP Virtual Team with a shared vision and goals to deliver growth across regions through GMMT.
Identify and prioritize growth opportunities in fragmented and channel-driven markets.
Build frameworks to support regional execution while maintaining global consistency.
Champion customer segmentation, value proposition development, and go-to-market strategies tailored to regional needs.
Develop value proposition and competitive advantage for ICP to compete globally.
Partner with R&D, TS&D, and commercial teams to shape the innovation pipeline for I&CP.
Drive commercialization of sustainable and differentiated solutions, including PFAS alternatives.
Lead portfolio optimization to ensure relevance, profitability, and alignment with future market needs.
Strengthen go-to-market approaches with new business models, including digital and partnerships to manage long tail.
Collaborate with regional marketing, sales, and technical teams to ensure strategy execution.
Engage with external stakeholders including regulators, industry bodies, and key customers to shape market direction.
Represent I&CP in cross-functional forums and global leadership teams.
Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above U.S. E6 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class/Sergeant.
15+ years of experience in commercial management, strategic marketing, preferably in specialty chemicals or industrial segments.
Proven track record of leading global marketing strategies in complex, fragmented markets at a global scale.
Deep understanding of channel dynamics, regulatory environments, and sustainability drivers.
Deep understanding in Silicone Industry or Chemical, Processing and Industrial Additive end markets.
Proven record of virtual leadership or people leadership with strong influential leadership, resilience and organizational engagement capabilities.
Ability to work legally in the country of application. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Preferred Attributes
Technical background or additive industry background.
Strategic thinker with operational discipline.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity across global and regional teams.
Passion for new business and innovation.
Comfortable with data-driven decision-making and digital marketing tools.
Your Skills
Communication: Professional written, oral, visual and digital communication.
Marketing Plan Development: Defining marketing goals, objectives, strategies, and tactics for a target market segment, including the 4P marketing mix, sustainability strategy, and pipeline planning.
Market Analysis: Assessing industry dynamics and identifying SWOT factors to inform strategy.
Business Acumen: Understanding business situations to drive outcomes and improve performance.
Financial Acumen: Understanding financial implications to support decision-making.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Using data to inform organizational decisions.
Marketing Analytics: Analyzing marketing performance metrics.
Strategic Planning: Defining strategy and allocating resources to pursue it.
Change Management: Preparing and guiding organizational change.
Agile Marketing: Iterative, value-driven marketing with cross-functional collaboration.
Business Development: Identifying and pursuing growth opportunities.
Additional Notes
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
International and domestic travel: ~30%.
Evening and off-hour work calls are expected for this global role.
Benefits – What Dow Offers You We invest in you. Dow offers total rewards programs to help you manage pay, health, life, future and career. Highlights include:
Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunities with local incentives.
Benefits to support physical, mental, financial and social well-being.
Competitive retirement programs and employee stock purchase programs (availability varies by location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
Comprehensive medical and life insurance, travel insurance where available.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, and team activities.
Flexible work environment to balance personal needs.
Paid time off for various life events and volunteering.
Wellbeing resources and on-site facilities where available.
Employee discounts and other location-specific perks.
About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) is a leading materials science company serving customers in packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. We operate in 30 countries with approximately 36,000 employees and reported sales around $43 billion in 2024. Learn more at www.dow.com.
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We provide opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and we offer reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For assistance due to a disability, call 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) option 8.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Marketing and Sales
Industries Chemical Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Research Services
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