Marketing Director Channel, Brands, Communication

This role is accountable for the delivery and execution of the brand strategy across all brands within Industrial Wood EMEAl as well as driving the execution of the plans for each of the sales channels. This ensures the marketing, and sales teams have a long-term vision and aligned key objectives to deliver maximum value and ROI for each project/activity

Executing the brand and channel strategy will result in profitably growing Sherwin-Williams share of the market for the Industrial Wood Coatings Division by effectively and efficiently aligning resources with opportunities.  Key metrics includes sales growth in excess of market growth rates, margin growth, and new product sales growth.

The position provides strategic leadership for Sales, R&D and Product Management teams in the region. It serves as a key member of the EMEAI Marketing leadership organization.

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people.

Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

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EDUCATION:

University bachelor’s degree in business administration / marketing or equivalent is required. Minimal 8-10 years relevant business or industry experience required with technical /chemical background, 10-15 years business or industry experience, preferred in coatings, chemicals. Sales and/or marketing experience in B2B required, preferably 5-10 years in marketing or segment management in B2B environment in coatings, chemical or polymer business. Excellent English verbal and written communication skills required, additional language preferred KNOWLEDGE &

EXPERIENCE:

Channel and brand marketing experience Customer facing experience

Experience of working with large and diverse sales teams

Ability to manage projects and take internal customers with you i.e. effective interpersonal skills.

Ability to plan and prioritize multiple projects and demanding deadlines

Ability to quickly adapt and optimize the use of new technology and systems.

Experience of working in the woodcare sector an advantage

Must hold a driving license TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

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