Metals Global Technology & Marketing Director (W/M)

In the Customer & Markets team of the LI WBL, the position reports to the Metals Pole Director and focuses on steel and non‑ferrous markets worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational marketing activities, supporting the team of Market Managers.
• Provide the Group with strategic orientations for the Metals industry.
• Develop business opportunities with clusters, assess viability of sites, reconstitute customer P&L, understand customer needs and sustainability, and propose differentiating solutions.
• Identify future opportunities, develop customer intimacy through strategic conversations, and position Air Liquide as a valuable partner.
• Share Metals expertise within the Group and become the Group reference on Metals technologies.
• Anticipate technological evolution in steelmaking and non‑ferrous sectors and its impact on business needs and strategic moves.
• Develop relationships with technology partners and represent Air Liquide in relevant organizations and events.
• Own and execute Site Competitiveness Assessments.
• Serve as process owner for the Metals Market Technology Roadmap and lead Market, Technology & Competitive Watch studies.
• Produce and distribute the Internal Quarterly Newsletter and collaborate with Market Managers.
• Interface with E&C and IM WBL Marketing Teams to support Group strategic plans and WBL initiatives.
• Support clusters with prospective and business development needs, promote Air Liquide solutions, and contribute to developing Regional Accounts.
• Maintain Metals market databases and customer processes models.
• Conduct internal training on Metals technologies and markets.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience.
• Strong technical background in steelmaking processes and operational experience within a steelmaking company (Group Senior Expert or higher).
• Knowledge of steel markets; non‑ferrous experience is a plus.
• Established networks in the steel industry.
• Soft skills: strong customer orientation, active listening, integration of diverse viewpoints, strategic thinking, long‑term vision, leadership, communication, analysis, and synthesis capabilities.

Position preferably based in Europe; other locations may be considered.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background.