Now Hiring - Confidential - Professional Services Vice President of Global Marketing & Sales in San Ramon, CA

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Vice President, Global Marketing & Sales Lubricant & Additives Manufacturer | Global Role We are a dynamic, fast-growing manufacturer of specialty lubricants and performance additives serving global industrial, automotive, and specialty markets. We are seeking a Vice President of Global Marketing & Sales to lead worldwide revenue growth, strengthen distributor performance, and translate technical product advantages into sustainable commercial success. Key Responsibilities * Lead and scale global sales and technical marketing across direct and distributor channels * Build and manage a robust global pipeline; drive bookings, margin, and mix improvement * Partner with R&D and operations to align product strategy, positioning, and market needs * Lead distributor strategy, performance management, and channel expansion * Develop value-based messaging that clearly communicates technical differentiation to customers * Represent the company with key global customers and strategic partners * Build, mentor, and lead a high-performance sales and marketing organization Qualifications * Education: BS/BA required; Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related technical degree strongly preferred (MBA a plus) * Experience: 10+ years in lubricant additives, fuels, or specialty chemicals with demonstrated global sales and technical marketing success * Technical strength: Comfortable discussing formulations, test data, performance claims, and application fit with technical buyers * Commercial strength: Proven track record building pipelines, closing deals, and improving margin and product mix * Channel leadership: Experience managing distributors and delivering measurable performance improvements * Communication: Executive presence; strong written and verbal skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value * Tools: Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; strong CRM discipline (Salesforce or similar) e. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $180,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person