Robert Kotrick

Robert Kotrick has a diverse range of work experience in the sales and marketing field. Robert has served as the Managing Director of Sales and Marketing at Kayaku Advanced Materials since September 2020. In this role, they develop and implements sales, marketing, and product development programs, collaborating with various stakeholders to determine market needs and product strategies.

Prior to this, Robert worked at Albemarle Corporation from 2016 to 2020. Robert held multiple positions including Director of Sales for Lithium and Energetic Materials in the Americas and Europe, and Global Product Manager for Lithium Carbonate. In these roles, they developed channel strategies, evaluated distribution options, and led sales teams.

Before joining Albemarle Corporation, Robert was a Product Manager at BASF Corporation from 2012 to 2016. Their responsibilities included budget development, market research, and identifying partnership opportunities for battery materials.

From 2008 to 2012, Robert served as a Product Manager at Novolyte Technologies. During this time, they managed the business, improved supply/demand management processes, and identified product expansion opportunities.

Robert started their career at Ferro Corporation, where they held the positions of Supply Chain Manager and Demand Manager from 2003 to 2008. In these roles, they were responsible for material planning, purchasing, and forecasting, while also providing analysis and reports for key business decisions.

Overall, Robert Kotrick has extensive experience in sales, marketing, and product management, with a focus on strategic planning, market analysis, and team leadership.

Robert Kotrick attended Hiram College from 2004 to 2008, where they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business/Managerial Economics.