Head of Sales Management

Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Why Join Us | DuPont CareersAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead the North America commercial organization for our Specialty Lubricants & Additives business. This leader will be responsible for accelerating growth across the Molykote and Multibase portfolio, expanding distributor channels, developing strategic customer relationships, and driving commercial execution across a diverse customer base.The ideal candidate brings deep specialty lubricants expertise, a strong track record of commercial leadership, and demonstrated success leading teams, growing distributor networks, and executing business development strategies.Up to 60% across North AmericaReporting To: Commercial LeadershipKey ResponsibilitiesLead the North America commercial organization and deliver revenue, margin, and business objectives.Drive growth of the Molykote and Multibase portfolios through strategic customer engagement and market development, with a focus on automotive and packaging applications.Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sales organization across North America.Develop and execute the North America commercial strategy aligned with global business priorities.Expand and strengthen distributor partnerships while optimizing channel performance.Transform and strengthen the Molykote and Multibase channels by executing performance metrics and mutual action plans with distributor partners.Build and execute strategic account plans for key customers, OEMs, distributors, and end users.Partner with Product Management, Marketing, Technical Service, and Operations to accelerate growth and improve customer outcomes.Establish a segmented commercial model that maximizes market coverage, value capture, and customer engagement.Travel extensively throughout North America to support customers, channel partners, operating sites, and team development activities.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.10+ years of commercial leadership experience within the specialty lubricants, additives, or adjacent industrial markets.Demonstrated success leading sales teams and delivering profitable growth across North America.Proven experience managing distributor networks, strategic accounts, and OEM relationships.Strong business development skills with a track record of identifying and converting growth opportunities.Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and building high-performance commercial organizations.Strong understanding of industrial lubricants, specialty greases, silicone lubricants, synthetic lubricants, and value-based selling.Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.Proven people leadership experience, including coaching and developing commercial teams.Strong distributor channel management expertise.Ability to travel up to 60% throughout North America.What Success Looks LikeAccelerated growth of the Molykote and Multibase portfolios through strategic customer engagement and market development, with a focus on automotive, industrial and packaging applications.Increased market penetration through distributors, OEMs, and strategic accounts.Strong distributor and customer engagement across North America.Development of a high-performing, customer-focused commercial organization.Successful execution of strategic growth initiatives and commercial priorities.LI-TG1Join our Talent Community to stay connected with us!Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. The Pay range for this role is $114,607.50 - $180,097.50 Annual How Base Pay is Determined: DuPont has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.Job SummaryJob number: 250528WProfession: Sales & Marketing