Commercial Director, Europe

Date Posted: May 6, 2026
Location: Belgium, Waterloo (Brussels)

Position Summary

Looking for an interesting job full of challenges in an international company that values its employees and fosters their development? Look no further! We have you covered.

Who are we?

We are Methanex, the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of methanol.

But what is methanol? Methanol is a chemical compound present in your everyday life, be it in your furniture, car and even solar panels. Plus, it is also an innovative, clean-burning energy solution and is used to power cars, buses, trucks and ships that transport people and goods around the world.

Our global presence means we are active in North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America. Doing business all around the world does not mean we lose sight of what is important to us: people. Our organization in medium- sized regional offices allow us to work in a multicultural environment while still knowing all our employees’ name! Regarding Belgium, our offices are located in Waterloo. From there, our European team oversees the management and administration of Methanex’s sales and logistics operations in Europe.

At Methanex, we hold Responsible Care in high regards. We make sure that our members feel valued and work in a safe environment and that our stakeholders are educated regarding methanol. We also have multiple initiatives linked to environment and social responsibility. If those tickle your interest, you are more than welcome to read our sustainability report and find out more!

If the role of Commercial Director based in our EU office in Brussels piques your interest, today might be your lucky day, as we are currently looking for our next team member!

 

What position will you have?

As the Commercial Director, you’ll lead the commercial strategy for the EU region and collaborate with the Global Commercial Leadership Team (GCLT) on the Global M&L Commercial Strategy and 3-year Sales Plan.

In conjunction with other regional Commercial Directors as part of GCLT, you will lead, manage and execute on global commercial initiatives ensuring successful global and regional rollout.

Managing both the regional commercial team, you’ll focus on creating value in the EU sales portfolio, identifying market opportunities, and implementing optimal pricing strategies.

As a member of the Regional Leadership Team in Europe, you’ll contribute to the development, monitoring and execution of the EU Strategy, emphasizing the regional business plan, organizational Culture, People/Talent Management, RC and Compliance, and other key strategic objectives.

Position Responsibilities

What will you actually do?

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Recommend and implement Methanex’s global commercial strategy in collaboration with regional directors to achieve growth and leadership following GMLT endorsement.
• Co-lead global commercial priorities, focusing on development opportunities for sales and marketing resources.
• Sponsor team dynamics that generate unique global market value generation opportunities, defining key performance indicators, developing communication protocols and supporting Global Account Teams in strategy and negotiations.
• Lead the definition and implementation of Europe’s commercial strategy to contribute to the global commercial strategy, maximizing the value of our regional sales portfolio.
• Direct the EU Sales Team to maximize the value proposition, ensuring premium valuation against alternatives. Manage regional sales plans, leveraging existing positions for expansions and sales development.
• Manage customer relationships through leading marketing initiatives, define pricing targets, and lead continuous improvement on pricing strategy for increased customer participation in the region.
• Lead the European office together with the other members of the leadership team, focusing on collective success and strategic objectives in People & Culture, RC & Compliance, Strategy, and business execution.
• Lead, inspire and develop your team ensuring operational excellence, leadership in regional commercial strategies, and talent retention and succession planning.
• Act as a sponsor for committees defined by the LTE as part of the regional operating model.
• Ensure RC & Company values are embraced through all phases of our commercial relationships.
• Support (including active participation) office EDI commitments and Social Responsibility initiatives.

 

Position Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

Your experience and hard skills

• University degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or related field, or equivalent by experience. An MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 10-15 years of relevant commercial experience
• Strong business acumen
• Fluency in English and in at least one of French, German or Spanish are required. Other European languages are considered an asset.

Your soft skills

• People management and Leadership: Builds and leads engaged, diverse teams by fostering trust, psychological safety and collaboration. Develops talent and adapts leadership style to support individual and team performance.
• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrates strong strategic capability at both regional and global levels, translating long‑term objectives into effective actions while balancing commercial, people and risk considerations.
• Interpersonal and Commercial skills: Develops strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and influences effectively to achieve shared outcomes.
• Negotiation and Analytical skills: Leverages data and market insight to support effective decision‑ Demonstrates strength in negotiation with the ability to adapt approach and style to the specific situation, market context and stakeholder dynamics, ensuring value creation.
• Resilience and Conflict Management: Remains effective under pressure, addresses conflict constructively and navigates ambiguity with professionalism and adaptability.
• Drive for results and dynamism: Brings a high drive for results, owning performance and leading execution to deliver sustainable long-term value.
• Collaborative mindset: A team player who works constructively with internal and external partners to deliver “win‑win”
• Integrity & ethics: Demonstrates a strong sense of ethics and personal integrity, consistently acting in line with company values, Responsible Care principles and EDI commitments.

What do we offer?

The Methanex company culture enables people to work together towards a shared vision and a “One Team” culture. In addition, we have a multinational environment and a dynamic team which is result driven and caring.

At Methanex, our goal is to grow together. We believe we all have the opportunity to impact the company for the better. Therefore, we are committed to ensuring you have the knowledge, tools, and opportunities to maximize your potential. From internal and global trainings to individual development plan and coaching, we make sure you have the possibility to develop your skills. Through our various internal committees, we also have the opportunity to learn from each other and improve the company together.

Regarding the benefits, we offer a competitive salary package including many comprehensive insurance, meal vouchers, short & long term incentives and a company car. As you better know what you need, we have a flexible compensation plan that allows you to decide on a portion of your salary package. You also get 34 holidays throughout the year to take a well-earned rest!

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