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Director, Marketing, Polypropylene (PP) Catalyst

W. R. Grace · Columbia, MD · 3 wk ago
Marketing$169k–$232k/yrFull-time

Job Description

The critical position is a global role that focuses on Developing marketing plans to guide the PP segment strategy
Developing and operationalizing the PP catalyst systems innovation roadmaps
Establishing strategic partnerships to implement the business strategy
Developing the PP catalyst segment intellectual property strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Develop market maps to uncover opportunities and areas of focus
    Gain understanding of the value chain players and trends
    Establish customers’ purchasing criteria and develop the customer segmentation to support business prioritization and sales approaches
    Work with the Marketing Intelligence team to develop competitive intel that supports the marketing plans
    Develop execution plans by customer segment in close partnership with the Business Management group, sales and technical customer interfacing teams
  • Segment Technology Roadmap (plan)
    Identify PP resin products trends, needs and wants to uncover technology focus areas
    Establish competitive threats and opportunities to prioritize in the technology plan

Qualifications

  • B.S in Material Science or any other science or engineering
    15 years of experience in the petrochemical industry, with expertise in PP product development and/or marketing
    Experience in innovation management
    Demonstrated skills of working in a team environment
    Demonstrated leadership skills
    Demonstrated communication skills and ability to influence peers and executives

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ph. D. in Material Science or any other science or engineering
    M.S. in Material Science or related discipline
    Experience in polypropylene processes
    Experience with global roles

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
    Life Insurance and Disability
    Grace Wellness Program
    Flexible Workplace with maximum overlap with the core hours
    Retirement Plans 401(k) Company Match
    Paid Vacation and Holidays
    Parental Leave
    Tuition Reimbursement
    Company Donation Match Program

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