Senior Marketing Director - Segment, Portfolio & Innovation

Ecolab; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a Sr. Marketing Director – Segment, Portfolio & Innovation to lead segment marketing, portfolio management, and multi-year innovation for the Institutional North America Lodging, Long-Term Care, and Facilities business.

This role shapes the portfolio strategy across branded and distributor lines, partners with cross-functional teams, and propels growth across multiple markets. You will build a 3–5 year roadmap, oversee major launches, and lead a ~9-person marketing team within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with extensive marketing/strategy experience.
• 7+ years leading teams in a matrixed organization.
• Proven track record growing segment portfolio and managing lifecycle and digital marketing at scale.
• Strong strategic, financial, and analytical skills with clear decision-making.
• Ability to blend core marketing with data-driven practices and tools.
• Proven ability to influence executive-level leadership.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to short-, mid-, and long-term marketing strategy and investment prioritization.
• Own North America product portfolio strategy across branded and distributor lines.
• Manage marketing budget and monitor trends to identify growth opportunities and reduce risk.
• Lead 3–5 year innovation roadmap across core categories and partner with R&D and Digital.
• Oversee major product launches and governance to improve speed-to-market and success rates.
• Lead portfolio assortment and lifecycle management to meet annual sales and profit objectives.
• Guide go-to-market and sales activation for Lodging, Long-Term Care, and Facilities segments across channels.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Strategy development

Portfolio management

Digital marketing

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Ecolab is seeking a Sr. Marketing Director – Segment, Portfolio & Innovation to lead segment marketing, portfolio management, and multi-year innovation for the Institutional North America Lodging, Long-Term Care, and Facilities business.

This role shapes the portfolio strategy across branded and distributor lines, partners with cross-functional teams, and propels growth across multiple markets. You will build a 3–5 year roadmap, oversee major launches, and lead a ~9-person marketing team within