Momentive Performance Materials

Americas Marketing Manager - Beauty Personal Care, Naturals

Momentive Performance Materials$136K — $200K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree; Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science or related technical field preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in Beauty & Personal Care ingredients marketing.
  • Proven ability to define strategy and influence business direction.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership and senior-level stakeholder influence.
  • Ability to translate complex market insights into strategic actions and business impact.
  • Excellent communication skills with executive presence.
  • 40-50% travel required across North America.

Responsibilities

  • Define long-term growth strategy for the Naturals portfolio, aligning with global priorities.
  • Identify strategic growth opportunities and innovation priorities.
  • Influence investment decisions and NPI prioritization.
  • Translate global megatrends into actionable growth roadmaps.
  • Lead the definition of value propositions and customer focus areas.
  • Drive cross-regional alignment and strategy execution.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in Naturals and sustainable ingredients.

Benefits

  • Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia.
  • Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement.
  • Short-term disability with 100% salary coverage.
  • Company-funded counseling and assistance finding care.
  • 25 days Paid Time Off (PTO) plus holidays; additional time for service years.
  • 401k plan with 5% employer match and additional contributions.
  • Student debt pay-off program.
  • Professional development programs and courses available.
  • Wellness programs and financial education resources.
Full Job Description
Job Title:

Americas Marketing Manager - Beauty Personal Care, Naturals

Summary:
This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of natural and sustainable beauty on a global scale. As Americas Marketing Manager, Beauty & Personal Care - Naturals, you will lead the strategic direction of a high-growth portfolio, transforming market trends and customer insights into innovation, investment, and commercialization priorities that drive business success.

You'll partner with global leaders across R&D, sales, technology, and marketing to identify new growth platforms, shape portfolio strategy, and deliver market-leading solutions. With significant visibility among executive leadership, Tier 1 customers, and industry stakeholders, this role offers the chance to become a recognized thought leader while making a measurable impact on revenue growth, innovation, and long-term business strategy.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Strategy Definition & Direction
  • Define and drive the long-term (3-5 year) growth strategy for the Naturals portfolio, aligning with global BPC segment priorities
  • Shape portfolio direction by identifying strategic growth platforms, white spaces, and innovation priorities
  • Influence portfolio investment decisions, pricing architecture, and prioritization of NPIs


2. Market & Portfolio Leadership
  • Translate global megatrends (sustainability, naturality, regulatory shifts) into clear strategic direction and actionable growth roadmaps
  • Lead definition of value propositions and positioning frameworks for Naturals across regions
  • Establish priority segments and customer focus areas (Tier 1, OEM/ODM, emerging players)


3. Cross-Regional & Cross-Functional Influence
  • Drive alignment across R&D, Sales, Technology, and regional marketing teams globally
  • Lead cross-regional strategic initiatives to ensure consistency in execution and portfolio deployment
  • Act as a key interface between global strategy and regional execution teams


4. Innovation & Go-to-Market Leadership
  • Own the strategic direction of NPI pipelines, ensuring alignment with future market and customer needs
  • Guide global and regional teams on go-to-market models, commercialization frameworks, and launch priorities
  • Influence adoption strategies at key customers and across regions


5. External Representation & Thought Leadership
  • Serve as a recognized SME in Naturals and sustainable ingredients
  • Represent the company in key customer engagements, industry events, and strategic discussions with Tier 1
  • Shape market perception through thought leadership, insights, and external visibility


6. Business Impact & Ownership
  • Accountable for driving sustainable revenue growth and long-term value creation, not just execution of regional targets
  • Influence long-range business planning, pipeline generation, and strategic partnerships
  • Provide leadership through influence rather than direct authority across global teams


Qualifications:

The following are required for the role
  • Bachelor's degree required; Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, Materials Science, or related technical field preferred.
  • 8+ years of Beauty & Personal Care ingredients marketing experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to define strategy and influence business direction, not only execute plans
  • Strong track record of cross-functional leadership and stakeholder influence at senior levels
  • Ability to translate complex market insights into strategic actions and business impact
  • Excellent communication skills with executive-level presence
  • This role requires approximately 40-50% travel across North America, with limited international travel opportunities.

The following are preferred for the role
  • Master's degree in a Chemistry-related major
  • Experience in leading ingredient companies (e.g., BASF, Croda, Evonik, Inolex) or OEM/ODM
  • Strong expertise in naturals, sustainability, or green chemistry
  • Experience working across multiple regions or global marketing roles
  • Technical understanding of cosmetic ingredients/formulations


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What We Offer:
Base Pay Range: $136,000 - $200,200

The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable. If you are interested in this position, we'd ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution

Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.

At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.
  • Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
  • Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
  • Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
  • Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
  • 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.
  • 401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
  • Student debt pay-off program.
  • Professional development programs and courses.
  • Wellness programs and financial education.


Refer to the Hiring Process tabon our Careers page for a detailed description of the physical job requirements and location details for candidates considering relocation.

About Momentive Performance Materials

Momentive Inc. is an American chemical company. Its products include silicones and quartz. Momentive is headquartered in Waterford, New York. The company employs 9,200 employees across more than 50 locations throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. In 2019, it had sales of $6.5 billion. The company was ranked as the 64th largest private company in the United States by Forbes in 2019. Momentive is the fourth-largest manufacturer in the Capital Region of New York State employing roughly 1,000 at its Waterford plant.
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