Lubricants Division Lead – Growth & Brand Launch

Ebs Recruiters LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ebs Recruiters is seeking a Lubricants Division Manager to oversee and grow the company’s lubricants business, including new product lines and branding initiatives. You will coordinate product branding, literature, and supplier materials while collaborating with leadership, sales, and customers to drive growth and innovation.

The ideal candidate will bring deep lubricants knowledge, hands-on leadership, and the ability to launch a house-brand lubricant line, working with internal teams and

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in the lubricants, petroleum, or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of lubricants, applications, specifications, and performance.
• Experience supporting customers and sales teams with technical questions.
• Willingness to travel annually.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the company’s existing lubricants business and future product lines.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase lubricant sales, profitability, market share, and customer relationships.
• Lead the launch of the company’s new house-brand lubricant line.
• Coordinate the use and implementation of the new house-brand logo, product branding, packaging, labeling, website updates and related materials.
• Work with suppliers and internal personnel to establish and maintain product specifications, technical information, product literature, SDS/TDS documentation, and other supporting materials.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of the company’s lubricant products, applications, specifications, and competitive advantages.
• Serve as a technical resource for the sales team and assist with customer questions involving lubricant selection, applications, specifications, and product performance.
• Work directly with existing and prospective customers when technical or product-specific expertise is required.
• Collaborate closely with company leadership and current staff to identify opportunities for new products, markets, customers, and applications.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with lubricant manufacturers, suppliers, and other industry partners.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, competitive products, pricing, and market opportunities.
• Assist with product selection, supplier negotiations, product sourcing, and inventory planning.
• Monitor product performance, customer feedback, sales activity, and profitability.
• Participate in major supplier training programs, industry meetings, conventions, and other events, with expected travel approximately one to two times per year.

Skills

Lubricants industry knowledge

Technical product knowledge

Sales/support experience

Strong communication skills

Job description

ebs Recruiters is seeking a Lubricants Division Manager to oversee and grow the company’s lubricants business, including new product lines and branding initiatives. You will coordinate product branding, literature, and supplier materials while collaborating with leadership, sales, and customers to drive growth and innovation.

The ideal candidate will bring deep lubricants knowledge, hands-on leadership, and the ability to launch a house-brand lubricant line, working with internal teams and