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Wacker Chemie AG

Marketing Manager - Construction Chemicals 1

Wacker Chemie AG, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113


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Marketing Manager - Construction Chemicals 1 .Job ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute the regional market strategies for Construction Chemicals market segments within the global framework, inclusive of a formal Regional Development Plan (RDP).Drive the regional business development aligned with global guidelines and defined objectives of sales revenue, profitability, growth rate, etc. Develops and executes marketing communication plan. Supports & problem solves commercial issues affecting our customers with internal partners and stakeholders.Executes the following strategic activities: conducts competitive analysis (responsible for data quality in competitive market database, coordinates, prioritizes & reviews opportunities (Salesforce); develops value-propositions; creates and maintains product pricing strategies and on-line product information; leads market focus team meetings, supports creation of 5-year business plan; and supports or leads corporate projects.Identify, research and execute additional market or product development projects in support of, and beyond, the RDP (i.e. what is needed for further/future growth of the business). This innovation is to ensure both short term and long term growth.Executes the following operational activities; defines the marketing budget, supply chain interaction, product portfolio and complexity management, risk mitigation, material allocation, and regulatory review. Works with the Business Team Leader on sales contracts and provides an internal resource for the Sales Managers.Manages the following promotional activities; advertising, trade shows, product literature & brochures, conferences & symposiums, product rollout and introductions. Determines industry association participation. Provides training, both internally and externally.Job Qualifications4-year bachelor’s degree in marketing or related/relevant technical field is required, MBA is preferred.5+ years of experience in a chemical industry preferably with experience in silicones or construction chemicals is requiredExperience in Marketing required, (esp. for the 4 P's, SWOT, 5 Forces, Gap Analysis, Market Research ) and developing and implementing strategyB2B customer-facing commercial experience 5+ years, within Construction Chemicals/materials related industries is preferred, and ideally with silicone-based chemicalsExperience working in a cross-functional, cross cultural team environment in a B2B enterprise is requiredProficiency in leading and driving projects, innovations and initiatives.Professional communication & messaging skills both written & oral, as well as attentive listening. Ability to adapt message to suit audience. Ability to work with limited information.Experience in developing Commercial agreements.High competency in time management, handling and multi-tasking commercial problem solvingInterpersonal flexibility and versatility to work independently but also collaborate pro-actively within a matrix team organization. Able to interact with upper level managementStrong aptitude to learn and grow job related knowledgeSolid computer and large data handling/analysis skills, experience with SAP & SalesForce is desirableHigh level of interpersonal and influential leadership skills (multi-cultural, multi-functional teams) are needed to be effective in this position. Foreign language skills a plus (Spanish, German)Basic knowledge of chemistry and relevance to WACKER's business

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