Job Description

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers

We are now seeking a SVP Commercial, Urban Water Americas, Water Solutions for our Water Solutions business unit The Water Solutions business unit offers a wide range of innovative solutions to optimize all stages of the water treatment process, while safely achieving water quality targets and meeting constantly tightening regulations, serving both municipal and industrial customers globally. This is a remote position located within the United States and focuses for urban/municipal market in NA and SA only. Availability to frequently attend meetings in Atlanta office is a request.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Achieving Americas Water Solutions revenue and profit targets
• Developing and growing business in the Americas municipal market in line with agreed financial targets
• Managing and leading the Americas Water organization, developing sales competences for growth areas
• Contributing to M&A potential target funnel development and direction to serve municipal market and growth
• Steering the direction of new applications, products, and services development, and taking responsibility for commercialization by setting tactical focus into new growth initiatives
• Defining and managing tactical plans and execution of sales at the highest level
• Steering channel management and optimization (direct and indirect growth)
• Leading the Commercial team to reach the highest possible efficiency and results
• Ensuring the highest possible level of cooperation between stakeholders to meet customer needs
• Contributing positively to the Water Americas team and Global Water Solutions management team
• Contributing to the long-term strategic planning of urban/municipal business in NA and SA

What you’ll bring to the team:

• Proven track record of working at a Senior Executive level (minimum 3 years) with P&L responsibility of $75M up to $300M
• Proof of successful sales management through organization
• Extensive knowledge of sales and marketing execution within the water and/or chemical sector (15+ years)
• Team management experience of at least 10 full-time employees
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal management skills
• Demonstrated ability and track record of growing and delivering results
• Strategic planning capability and strategic thinking skills, proof of some earlier experience is preferred
• Experience working with and through a functional matrix
• Experience in working in cross-functional teams and/or through a functional matrix
• Ways of working that support Kemira Principles: Focus on Growth, Deliver Value, and Collaborate to Succeed

What you can expect from us:

• Flexibility to organize your work between office and remote in a hybrid work culture
• A collaborative, global, and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive
• Opportunities for learning and career development
• A culture that values safety, integrity, and wellbeing
• Competitive benefits package

Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira! Please apply with CV no later than January 31, 2026 at kemira.com/careers.

Kemira is an equal opportunity employer.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. We deliver tailored products and services to improve the product quality, processes, and resource efficiency of our diverse range of customers. Our focus is on water treatment, as well as on fiber and renewable solutions – enabling sustainability transformation for our customers. In 2024, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.9 billion with a global team of some 4,700 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.