Technical Marketing Manager

Job Title: Technical Marketing Manager

Job Location: Brecksville, OH

Job type: Hybrid, 4 days onsite

About Lubrizol :

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life . Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit .

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

What You'll Do:

As a Technical Marketing Manager, you will support customers and drive product approvals in the Paper, Textiles, Paints, and Inks industries across North America. You will focus on our Resins & Polymers and Additives portfolios, including Hyperdispersants and Surface Modifiers.

Working closely with Account Managers, you will help turn technical solutions into sales by presenting Lubrizol’s value proposition and guiding customers on the best use of our products. Your role bridges technical expertise and commercial success, ensuring that strong technical relationships lead to business growth.

You will gather market insights directly from customers and use this knowledge to contribute to new product development and improvements. You will also build and manage a pipeline of technical projects with key accounts, helping Lubrizol stay ahead in the market.

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What We're Looking For:

• Collaborate closely with Account Managers to help convert technical approvals and project wins into commercial sales, in alignment with North America business priorities and sales objectives.
• Deliver professional and timely technical support to customers across the Resins (Acrylics, PUDs, Vinyls) and Additives platforms, ensuring that project needs, inquiries, and developments are fully addressed.
• Support the successful implementation of new product launches and related activities, including entry into new market segments where applicable.
• Act as the technical liaison between Lubrizol’s applications laboratory and customer technical teams, facilitating clear communication and effective problem-solving.
• Contribute to the development of technical selling tools that reinforce our value proposition and enable effective market engagement.
• Play a proactive role in generating and shaping new product ideas based on customer feedback and market trends.
• Provide deep insight into customer applications, testing methodologies, and equipment, helping to inform product positioning and development.
• Travel approximately 50% of the time for customer visits, technical support, and participation in internal and external meetings.
• Uphold Lubrizol’s Ethical, Legal, and HS&E standards at all times, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Skills That Make a Difference:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in chemistry or a closely related field required
• Proven technical experience and regular customer interaction within the paper, textiles, paints, or coatings markets.
• Strong knowledge of chemistry and hands-on experience with formulating water-based resins, including acrylics and vinyls.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% across North America for customer visits and meetings.
• Familiarity with coatings portfolios is highly preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience working directly with customers, including providing technical support and presenting solutions.
• Demonstrated results-driven approach and strong focus on customer satisfaction.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.

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