We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Celgard where we develop and manufacture membrane battery separators that are critical components used in lithium-ion batteries for electric drive vehicles (EDVs) and energy storage systems (ESS). Company: Celgard, LLC Job Description: About the Role Reporting to the Director of Strategic Marketing for Celgard, this individual is a champion of the Strategic Marketing process and responsible for conducting strategic marketing projects in service of sustainable sales revenue and margin growth. Project portfolio will focus on Celgard polyolefin microporous membranes serving Battery Separator and Specialty Membrane business units. Critical focus areas include market research and analysis, market opportunity identification, construction of business cases, proposals for new business models, direct customer support for a subset of North American commercial accounts, support on Stage Gate progress from concept through commercialization. Key Accountabilities Strategic Marketing Projects 3Leads certain Strategic Marketing projects for Celgard in its focused growth areas of lithium-ion and next-Gen battery separators, textiles, filtration, packaging, medical devices, and specialty batteries. 3Conceptualize and scope new strategic marketing projects for the defined target markets. 3Identify market opportunities and initiate new projects in the adjacent or new markets, with strategic balance of short- and longer-term returns. 3Collaborate with other functions (Sales, Tech Service, R&D, etc.) to develop and execute VOC plans. Business Model and Product Development 3Develop and manage project/services roadmaps linked to target segments, customer needs and willingness to pay; product positioning linked to distinctive understanding of competitive offerings and value. 3Develop cohesive go-to-market plans including communication, brand and IP plans and implement the launch plan with regional sales team. 3Given the high degrees of both market and technical uncertainty, the incumbent will have demonstrated proficiency in hypothesis-based learning discipline to help effectively characterize portfolio opportunities in terms of their potential reward but also risk and cost to pursue. Customer Account Management 3Coordinate with sales leadership to improve efficiency and effectiveness of sales processes 3Own the sample request process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of orders. 3Serve as the day-to-day contact for an assigned group of customers in North America, managing forecasts and ensuring smooth operations. 3Maintain excellent customer relations by ensuring timely order processing and delivery. 3Track sales metrics and support commercial reporting. 3Address quality inquiries and coordinate resolutions. 3Provide quoting support and assist the Sales team with simple tasks. Market Research and Communications 3Conduct primary and secondary market intelligence and analysis with actionable outcomes 3Support on potential M&A work. 3Initiate and maintain Celgard external communications, including traditional marketing collateral and of each of the company's digital market presence (website content, etc.). Qualifications Education Background: 3Bachelor's degree is required; BA/BS in engineering, marketing or business, and an MBA are preferred. Knowledge & Experience: 35+ years of experience in a strategic marketing role in a business-to-business environment, preferably in an industrial/manufacturing setting is required. 3Experience in the highly technical engineering or manufacturing industry is required. 3Must have a successful track record of taking and launching product to market. 3Advanced analytical skills that support data-driven decision-making, such as stochastic modeling, conjoint analysis, linear regression and other techniques as applicable, required. 3Solid global business experience, including deep understanding of the customers, required. 3Must have expert proficiency in Microsoft office products, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Key Attributes: 3Demonstrated ability to be technically savvy, forward-thinking leader with the ability to think strategically as well as take a hands-on approach in terms of execution, required. 3Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced highly matrix, results driven organization, required. 3Must demonstrate analytical thinking and use of data to drive common sense approach to execution. 3Must possess excellent communication, presentation, problem solving, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to translate complex marketing concepts to business partners and clearly articulate benefits and results. 3Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with a collaborative style that builds strategic relationships, required. 3Must be able to work & think independently, meet tight deadlines, mobilize resources and determine key stakeholders quickly. 3High levels of personal integrity, clarity and honesty are required. 3Must be culturally sensitive and able to operate effectively across various cultures. Asahi Kasei and Celgard Values 3Sincerity - Being sincere with everyone 3Challenge - Bolding taking challenges, continually seeking change 3Creativity - Creating new value through unity and synergy Travel Must be able and willing to travel up to 30% domestically and abroad for conferences and visiting other company locations, etc. Perks & Benefits 3Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits, effective 1st day of the month 3Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account 3Vacation + 8 Paid Holidays + 24 Hours of Floating Holidays 3401K Safe Harbor Contribution + Matching 3Paid Parental Leave after a Year of Employment 3Employee Assistance Program 3Life & Disability Insurances Location Information Charlotte, NC, known as the Queen City, is a thriving metropolitan area of over 2.6 million people across 15 counties. It is situated just north of the South Carolina border and is close enough to drive to the mountains and the beach in two-three hours. Charlotte brings diversity in people, industries and living, from urban to rural. It is ranked second among 25 largest cities for most desirable place to purchase a home by Nerdwallet.com and is ranked eighth among the top 10 big booming cities by CNNmoney.com. Charlotte is home of one of North Carolina's largest college campuses, UNC Charlotte. Along with a friendly southern culture, Charlotte offers dining, arts, museums, major league basketball, a national football team, a soccer team, a minor league baseball team, NASCAR, shopping, festivals, a variety of amenities and quick access to several parks for people who love to get outdoors. #LI-TR1