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
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