Rare Gas Market Manager

Linde plc; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde plc is seeking a senior marketing and sales leader in Burr Ridge, IL to design and execute marketing plans, win strategic accounts, and support regional teams across the rare gas market. You will drive new business opportunities and training programs to boost product knowledge and sales effectiveness.

You will develop regional commercialization plans for rare gas initiatives, collaborating with multiple business units to deliver integrated market offerings and ensure safety and customer

Qualifications

• Over ten years of sales and marketing experience in specialty markets or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of the rare gas market and ability to operate independently in complex environments.
• Experience working with large teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement marketing plans across key market segments.
• Lead efforts to win strategic accounts, develop proposals, and execute new opportunities.
• Provide sales and marketing support to regional teams and manage direct accounts.
• Deliver training programs to sales force and specialists to enhance product knowledge.
• Develop regional plans and lead commercialization for rare gas initiatives.
• Collaborate with other business units to share marketing best practices.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Sales leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Education

Chemistry or Chemical Engineering degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Burr Ridge, IL, United States | req33735

What you will enjoy doing*

• Design and implement marketing plans and new business initiatives across key market segments
• You will lead efforts to win strategic accounts, develop proposals, and execute successful new business opportunities
• Provide sales and marketing support to regional sales teams and manage direct accounts within the organizational structure
• Deliver training programs to sales force and specialists to enhance product knowledge and sales effectiveness
• You are expected to develop regional plans and lead commercialization efforts for rare gas initiatives, collaborating with other business units to create integrated market offerings
• Interface with counterparts across business units to share marketing best practices and resolve complex issues related to technical questions, pricing, proposals, and market data
• You will anticipate business challenges by analyzing under-performing locations and recommending competitive action plans for improvement
• Manage part of the budget and collaborate with research and development to align business strategies

What makes you great

• You will bring over ten years of sales and marketing experience, preferably in specialty gases or specialty chemicals
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the rare gas market and ability to operate independently in complex environments
• Exhibit proven experience working effectively with large teams and cross-functional collaboration
• You hold a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering; an MBA is preferred
• Show excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to research and resolve varied complex business issues
• Communicate clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels with professionalism and integrity
• You thrive in a diverse and inclusive team environment that values unique perspectives and fosters belonging
• Uphold safety, respect, and customer orientation in all aspects of work and decision-making

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.
Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!
Pay Range: $90,000 - $132,000

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.