Plant-Extract Growth & Commercialization Lead

Kimberly-Clark; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Director, Plant Extract Commercialization to lead the commercialization of plant-derived ingredients within the Natural Solutions organization. This role focuses on identifying markets, building partnerships, and translating customer needs into scalable revenue opportunities.

You’ll shape strategy and lead the commercial organization to drive growth. Based in Dallas with potential for collaboration across locations, you will own pricing, channel models, and key

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA or STEM) preferred.
• Experience in commercialization, business development, sales leadership, strategy or general management.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial strategy for plant extract, including markets, channels, partnerships and pricing.
• Lead and develop the plant-extract sales and commercialization organization.
• Identify and prioritize markets and customers based on need, feasibility and value.
• Build a pipeline across multiple markets including agriculture and personal care.
• Lead negotiations, commercial proposals, and conversion of opportunities into revenue.
• Coordinate with operations and supply chain to align commitments with capacity and quality.

Skills

Commercialization

Sales leadership

Strategy development

Business development

Cross-functional leadership

P&L ownership

Customer relationships

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Engineering/Science background

Job description

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Director, Plant Extract Commercialization to lead the commercialization of plant-derived ingredients within the Natural Solutions organization. This role focuses on identifying markets, building partnerships, and translating customer needs into scalable revenue opportunities.

You’ll shape strategy and lead the commercial organization to drive growth. Based in Dallas with potential for collaboration across locations, you will own pricing, channel models, and key