Momentive Performance Materials

Field Market Engineer - Polymers and Composites - NAM

Momentive Performance Materials$92K — $135K *
US-Anywhere
+ 6 other locationsRemote
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master of Science degree required
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Polymers & Composites additives
  • Experience in market development or technical sales in the chemical industry
  • Strong technical and chemical knowledge
  • Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
  • Sales skills with a customer-oriented approach
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Willingness to travel frequently (up to 50%)

Responsibilities

  • Identify and prioritize growth opportunities in the market
  • Develop field-level initiatives to enhance product adoption
  • Drive new product introductions and their commercialization
  • Engage with customers and distributors to foster business development
  • Offer technical guidance to facilitate solution adoption
  • Translate market trends into actionable insights for teams
  • Track market development activities and their impact on growth

Benefits

  • Health, dental & vision insurance with additional coverage options
  • Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement
  • Short term disability with full salary coverage
  • Company-funded counseling and care assistance
  • 25 days of Paid Time Off plus paid holidays
  • 401k plan with employer match and service-based contributions
  • Student debt pay-off assistance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Wellness and financial education programs
Full Job Description
Job Title:

Field Market Engineer - Polymers and Composites - NAM

Summary:
Drive the growth of our Additives business across the Polymers & Composites markets in North America. In this high-impact role, you will uncover new opportunities, expand our market presence, and lead the successful introduction of innovative products. You'll stay ahead of industry trends, translating emerging needs into commercial success.
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Technology, Product Management, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to accelerate profitable growth. This is a strategic, customer-facing position where your technical insight and market expertise directly shape our regional success and future portfolio.

Responsibilities Include:

Market Development & Growth
  • Identify and prioritize growth opportunities
  • Develop and execute field-level initiatives to drive product adoption and market penetration
  • Drive new product introductions and commercialization efforts


Customer Engagement & Technical Enablement
  • Travel and meet Customer and Distributors face to face to ensure business development
  • Provide technical guidance and application support to facilitate solution adoption
  • Translate customer needs and market trends into actionable insights for marketing, technology and business teams


Account Management
  • Close new sales and coordinate with regional Sales team.
  • Manage Key Accounts
  • Support pricing discussions


Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Technology, and Product Management
  • Support training, events, and promotional activities


Performance Monitoring & Reporting
  • Track market development activities and impact on growth metrics
  • Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities, and feedback
  • Contribute to business reviews and regional planning forums


Qualifications:

The following are required for the role
  • Master of Science degree
  • 5+ years hands on professional experience in Polymers & Composites additives.
  • Experience in market development or technical sales within the chemical industry
  • Excellent technical and chemical knowledge
  • Strong cross-functional player who can work effectively across teams (Marketing, Quality and Supply Chain) and drive results
  • Strong Sales skills with high customer orientation
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Energetic, self-motivated
  • High willingness to explore new things and create new business models
  • Familiar with using common Office applications
  • Willingness to travel on a frequent basis (up to 50%)


The following are preferred for the role
  • Familiarity with technical product lines and application support
  • Preferred degrees in Chemistry, Plastics, Chemical Engineering
  • Experience in Adhesives, Sealants and Coatings would be a plus
  • 5-10 years of direct sales or techno commercial experience in the Plastic/Polymer additives
  • Marketing experience and Project Management skills


Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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What We Offer:
Base Pay Range: $92,500 - $135,850

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.

Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.

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.
Learn more about Momentive Performance Materials
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