Hybrid Growth & Market Development Lead, Home Improvement

DuPont Group; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont's Home Improvement business seeks a strategic Growth & Market Development Leader for non-retail channels to accelerate profitable expansion. Based in Wilmington, DE or Midland, MI, this hybrid role requires travel up to 25% and close partnership with Sales, Product, Marketing and Leadership to win in distributors, contractors and specialty dealers.

You will identify market opportunities, shape growth strategy, build business cases, and lead market development initiatives across channel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in strategy, marketing, sales, business development, or product management.
• Experience in construction, building materials, home improvement, industrial, MRO, or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the non-retail growth strategy for the Home Improvement portfolio.
• Assess market opportunities, customer segments, and channel priorities.
• Conduct market research, VOC activities, competitive analysis, and market sizing.
• Build business cases, growth forecasts, and strategic recommendations.
• Identify and prioritize distributors, contractors, specialty dealers, and channel partners.
• Lead contractor-focused demand generation and market development initiatives.
• Partner with Sales, Product Management, Marketing, and Business Leadership to drive growth.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities.
• Ensure alignment between retail and non-retail growth strategies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Science, or related field

Job description

DuPont's Home Improvement business seeks a strategic Growth & Market Development Leader for non-retail channels to accelerate profitable expansion. Based in Wilmington, DE or Midland, MI, this hybrid role requires travel up to 25% and close partnership with Sales, Product, Marketing and Leadership to win in distributors, contractors and specialty dealers.

You will identify market opportunities, shape growth strategy, build business cases, and lead market development initiatives across channel