Motul manufactures and distributes high-performance lubricants across 160 countries, with a 170-year heritage anchored in synthetic formulation. The hiring mix—dominated by sales (12 open roles) and marketing (7)—combined with active projects centered on southeast-region expansion, distribution network growth, and strategic market launches, signals a sales-led scaling phase. Internal friction points (order-processing delays, billing errors, distributor performance, compliance gaps) reveal operational strain from geographic expansion outpacing backend systems.
Motul formulates, manufactures, and distributes lubricants for powersports, passenger vehicles, heavy-duty applications, and industrial uses. The company pioneered 100% synthetic multigrade lubricants (300V) and has expanded into vehicle-care products, EV thermal-management fluids, and data-center coolants. Present in 160 countries and backed by a partnership structure, Motul operates as a trusted OEM supplier and official partner to motorsport properties including Le Mans, MotoGP, and the Dakar Rally. The organization spans 501–1,000 employees across manufacturing, sales, and distribution functions.
Motul uses SAP (ERP), Microsoft 365, Power BI, Asana, Monday.com, and Trello for operations. Marketing and social presence leverage Shopify, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and Google Analytics.
Current initiatives include southeast-region sales growth, distribution-network expansion, strategic market launches, manufacturing optimization, and distributor-performance improvement. Active hiring in sales and marketing supports these regional scaling efforts.
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