Does LANXESS sponsor H-1B visas?

LANXESS has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Sales Manager role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Sales Manager role at LANXESS based?

This role is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Work arrangement: Field/travel.

How many years of experience does this Sales Manager role require?

The posting calls for 3–5 years of relevant experience.

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Sales Manager

LANXESS · Pittsburgh, PA1mo agoverified 8 h ago

BS-level Technical Service / Sales roles on Crosslinked list a median of $105k (45 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Manage accounts and grow sales of Rhein Chemie rubber/specialty chemical additives across US and Canada

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Worth knowing

Might not be for you. Commercial sales role with frequent customer travel — not a lab or technical position.

Computational or deskCustomer-facingTechnical expert for customers Written with care

The materials angleB.S. or B.A. in Engineering (Chemical / Rubber / Industrial) or Chemistry; BU Rhein Chemie (rubber additives)

H-1B filings

LANXESS filed 4 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Process Engineer 3, Reliability Engineer, Senior Chemist. Median filed pay: $132K a year.

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Seniority: Mid-level
Work: Field/travel
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 3–5 yrs
Industry: Chemicals
Role: Technical Service / Sales

Benefits

global bonus programXwork flexible working arrangements

Role details

Job Highlights

Responsible for their own sales (Sales & Variable margin) within a country , multi country or region, has a responsibility over their accounts, providing customers with commercial and technical information, to comit achievement (Top line & Variable margin) to meet BU Rhein Chemie's (RCH) goals and KPI set

Ensure a proper receivable management of their accounts
Manage accounts for BU RCH with focus on new business development and maintanance of actual customer sales
Visit customers across US and Canada to find prospects and represent BU RCH sales portfolio, with focus on existing and new customers
Interface with employees of following regional depatments marketing, sales, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, application technology, etc.

Internal liaison with various interfaces
Working with Procurement on raw material pricing
Working with Controlling and Operations on how to reduce fixed costs

Experience / Skills

B.S. or B.A. in Engineering (Chemical / Rubber / Industrial) or Chemistry
3-5 years of experience in a similar role
Account Management skills
MS Office products, SAP, IBP, CRM
Marketing knowledge - Price build up / Margin calculation

Location Pittsburgh

Employee Type Regular

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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What we offer

Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program.
Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

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