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Global Strategic Marketing Director - Consumer Solutions

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Dow is a leading materials science company with a focus on delivering integrity, respect and safety to customers, employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions and reflect the communities we live in. We strive for a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.

About Dow and Dow 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 based at key Dow sites, including Midland, Houston, Wiesbaden, Seneff, Horgen and Shanghai.

As a premier industry leader with an unmatched portfolio of silicone and specialty materials technologies, Dow Consumer Solutions is powered by a global, inclusive, customer-centric workforce that collaborates to deliver sustainable innovative solutions. The business has a robust growth portfolio across strategic markets, aligned with megatrends and growing faster than global GDP.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) operates manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employs approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. Learn more about Dow at

Role and Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for driving global strategy definition, implementation and value growth for the Global Dow Consumer Solutions Industrial & Chemical Processing team. We are seeking a strong leader that can develop and implement a significant growth portfolio focused on new and innovative opportunities. Beyond strategy definition and implementation, this individual will lead the Global cross-functional Market Management Team (MMT) to implement the strategy and growth portfolio and represent I&CP in Global Leadership decisions.

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 the 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 vision and common goals to deliver strong growth cross 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.
  • Build 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 efforts to ensure relevance, profitability, and alignment with future market needs.
  • Strengthen go-to-market approach 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 regulators, industry bodies, and key customers to shape market direction.
  • Represent I&CP in cross-functional forums and global leadership teams.

Required Qualifications

  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or 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, on 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. Strong influential leadership, resilient, and engaged teamwork capabilities.
  • The ability to work legally in the country for which you are applying. No visa sponsorship/support 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 communication, encompassing written, oral, visual and digital communication.
  • Marketing Plan Development: Defining marketing goals, objectives, strategies and tactics, including the 4P mix, sustainability strategy, pipeline, and regional/global sales plan.
  • Market Analysis: Analyzing market attractiveness and dynamics, including SWOT considerations.
  • Business Acumen: Understanding business situations to improve financial performance and leadership development.
  • Financial Acumen: Understanding financial impacts and relationships to inform decisions.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Making decisions based on actual data.
  • Marketing Analytics: Evaluating marketing performance through data analysis.
  • Strategic Planning: Defining strategy and allocating resources accordingly.
  • Change Management
  • Agile Marketing
  • Business Development

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

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage pay, health, life, future and career. Highlights include:

  • Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonuses, plus local incentives.
  • Benefits for 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 packages, with travel insurance where available.
  • Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring and community involvement.
  • Flexible, role-based work culture supporting balance.
  • Annual vacation and paid time off for new parents and family care.
  • Wellbeing resources and on-site facilities where available.
  • Employee discounts and other location-specific perks.

Join our team and make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is a leading materials science company serving diverse high-growth markets. We operate in 30 countries with approximately 36,000 employees and reported about $43 billion in sales in 2024. Learn more at Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and providing opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process. For assistance, call 1-833-My Dow HR ) and select option 8.

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