Albemarle

Strategic Marketing Manager

Albemarle$90K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Chemical Engineering or relevant work experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Line Management and Marketing
  • Strong technical literacy and experience in innovation management
  • Solid business acumen with an understanding of decision impacts
  • Customer insights surrounding the FCC business
  • Experience in brand management and product positioning
  • Familiarity with SAP and economic evaluation techniques
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Gain deep insights into markets, customers, and demand drivers
  • Optimize the product segment portfolio over time
  • Ensure that innovation translates into commercial advantage and manage business cases
  • Manage product branding and narrative across various media
  • Empower sales by understanding customer buying behavior and market execution
  • Oversee financial performance of the product line, including P&L and pricing strategy
  • Drive cross-functional alignment and decision-making
  • Maintain an up-to-date competitive intelligence database

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Access to diverse resources for professional and personal support
Full Job Description
Knowledge and experience
  • University degree in Chemical Engineering, or equivalent through work experience
  • Minimum 5 years Product line Management and Marketing experience
  • Technical or scientific literacy and innovation management experience
  • Business acumen - Understand the impact of decision on business impact
  • Customer and market insights around the FCC business
  • Brand management and product positioning management
  • Solid background in SAP, cost models and economic evaluation
  • Outstanding communications and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently, goal orientated


Key Focus/Responsibilities

  • Market and Customer Insight

Deep, decision-ready understanding of markets, customers, and demand drivers
  • Portfolio Strategy & Lifecycle Management
    Optimize segment portfolio over time
  • R&D Direction & Innovation Returns
    Ensure innovation efforts translates to commercial advantage
    Manage business case
  • Value Proposition, Positioning & Messaging
    Manage branding and product placement in print media, digital media and conferences
    Create the product line marketing narrative and organize collateral to support narrative
  • Commercial Enablement & Market Execution
    Enable Sales in the selling process, understanding customer buying behavior
  • Financial Performance & Product P&L
    Manage economic outcome of the product line
    Price, CM strategy and execution
  • Governance, Alignment & Decision Ownership
    Drive alignment and decisions across functions
  • Maintain competitive intelligence database
  • Support Strategic Marketing Director in day-to-day business
  • Work with other product line managers to ensure a consistent approach for activities
  • Monitors regulatory and federal/state HSE programs and initiatives that may have an impact on the business and communicates risks and/or opportunities to Business Management


Accountabilities

  • Product Line Strategy & Direction.
    Alignment with market trends, financial goals, manufacturing assets and competitive behavior
    Product P&L, Price strategy and contribution margin
  • Product portfolio and lifecycle accountability
    Ideation, New product development and introduction
    Product launch, drive market adoption and product phase out
    Portfolio optimization
  • R&D direction and outcomes
    Translate product line requirement into R&D actions
    Market implementation of new product developments
  • Market insight and track competitive activity
    Market segmentation and prioritization
    Track competitive positioning vis-à-vis competitive
  • Sales enablement and commercial execution of new product introduction
    Clear value propositions, technical positioning, competitive intelligence
    Capture customer/market feedback for strategy adjustment


Benefits of Joining Ketjen
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.


Apply today and help Ketjen unleash the POTENTIAL of advanced chemistry for industries that power the world.

About Albemarle

Albemarle Careers

Join Albemarle, a leader in the specialty chemicals industry, and be part of a company that is renowned for its innovation, leadership, and commitment to sustainability. At Albemarle, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and personal development.

Work You’ll Do

At Albemarle, you will engage in work that pushes the boundaries of science and technology, driving growth and innovation in every project you touch. Our team members are at the forefront of developing solutions that power the potential of our clients across the globe.

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Whether you're seeking an internship, a graduate opportunity, or a seasoned professional position, Albemarle has a variety of roles to fit your skills and ambitions. We are hiring in multiple disciplines including research, operations, sales, and management.

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Join a team of over 5,000 dedicated professionals who work at the intersection of chemistry, technology, and sustainability. Our collaborative culture fosters diversity and inclusion, ensuring a wide range of perspectives lead to better solutions.

Professional Growth and Development

Albemarle is committed to the professional development of its employees. With comprehensive training programs, leadership workshops, and continuous learning opportunities, we ensure that your career development is ongoing. Our leadership is deeply invested in the innovation and growth of our team members.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. More than that, our company culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and accountability. At Albemarle, you’ll find a supportive network and a team-oriented environment where every member’s contribution is valued.

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We encourage our employees to grow their networks within and beyond the company. Albemarle’s strong industry connections and its emphasis on networking help pave the way for significant career advancement and cross-functional opportunities.

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Learn more about Albemarle
Size
6,000 employees
Market Cap
$24.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$375.7 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+4.4%
Revenue
$3.1 billion
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