Marketing Manager Automotive EAMEI

About the Job

A global, innovation‑driven specialty chemicals company is a leading provider of polyurethane solutions for the automotive and industrial sectors, supporting OEMs and Tier suppliers worldwide. With a strong focus on sustainability, advanced materials, and market‑driven innovation.

Your Role

• Lead strategic marketing activities for the automotive segment across EMEA, ensuring strong market presence and clear value positioning
• Develop and execute the automotive segment strategy, aligned with overall business objectives and regional growth priorities
• Drive innovation and sustainability initiatives, supporting the launch and adoption of new polyurethane technologies
• Translate market insights, analytics, and customer trends into actionable recommendations for portfolio and strategy development
• Monitor legislative, technological, and competitive developments and assess their impact on the business
• Work closely with Sales, R&D, Sustainability, Supply Chain, and Business Development teams to influence decision‑making
• Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, Tier suppliers, and key industry stakeholders
• Represent the organisation at industry events, trade shows, and customer engagements

Requirements

• Proven experience in B2B marketing within industrial or technical markets
• Strong background in the automotive sector and/or the chemical or materials industry, ideally within mid‑ to large‑scale international organisations
• Track record of leading innovation‑led projects, new product initiatives, or R&D collaboration
• Educational background in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, or alternatively Chemistry or a related technical discipline
• Excellent strategic thinking with the ability to translate complexity into clear market positioning
• Fluent English is essential: German is an advantage
• Proactive, results‑oriented mindset with strong stakeholder management skills
• Confident, dynamic communicator able to build credibility quickly across diverse teams and cultures

What's on Offer

• A strategic marketing role with international scope in a globally recognised specialty chemicals business
• Direct involvement in innovation, sustainability, and future‑focused automotive technologies
• High visibility within a cross‑functional, global organisation
• Competitive compensation package and flexible, remote‑based working model within EMEA
• Long‑term development and career progression opportunities in a stable, values‑driven company