Senior Forest Products Strategy Leader

Fastmarkets; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fastmarkets Rewards

Flexible benefits

Core benefits

Job summary

Fastmarkets is seeking a Strategic Industry Expert (SIE) for the Americas forest products markets. You will drive a market-informed growth strategy, engage senior customers, and collaborate with commercial, editorial, and analytics teams to strengthen Fastmarkets’ position.

You will work with pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, recovered paper and wood products across North and Latin America, build strategic relationships, and help shape the company’s market offerings and pricing discussions.

Qualifications

• A wealth of experience in North American and/or Latin American forest products markets (pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, recovered paper or wood products).
• Fluency in English; Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.
• Sound commercial judgment and ability to present to senior stakeholders and large audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth of Fastmarkets in key forest products customer segments across North and Latin America.
• Own and present in-depth strategic insights to senior stakeholders and decision makers.
• Drive revenue growth by expanding opportunities with existing customers and across the product suite.
• Collaborate with Account Managers and Commercial teams to drive renewals and pricing.
• Establish a strong network of senior stakeholders across the Americas customer base.
• Develop and own a strategic view of market conditions affecting customers and pricing.
• Work with cross-functional teams to refine strategies and product offerings.
• Keep the sales team updated on market developments via regular market meetings.
• Travel as required for client meetings and regional roadshows.

Skills

Forest products markets

Market expert

C-suite communications

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

English fluency

Americas network

Job description

Fastmarkets is seeking a Strategic Industry Expert (SIE) for the Americas forest products markets. You will drive a market-informed growth strategy, engage senior customers, and collaborate with commercial, editorial, and analytics teams to strengthen Fastmarkets’ position.

You will work with pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, recovered paper and wood products across North and Latin America, build strategic relationships, and help shape the company’s market offerings and pricing discussions.