Global Market Manager - Automotive

About the Role

Americhem is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of custom color masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds, and performance technologies. The Global Market Manager – Automotive is responsible for developing and executing global market strategies that drive sustainable, profitable growth across Americhem's Automotive portfolio. This role identifies market opportunities, aligns them with business objectives, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to accelerate growth in the global automotive value chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global automotive market strategies for OEM, Tier 1, and Tier 2 customer segments.
• Identify and prioritize emerging opportunities in electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous vehicles, lightweighting, sustainability, and advanced mobility solutions.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes to shape strategic direction.
• Identify high-growth applications and platforms aligned with Americhem's technologies and develop targeted growth strategies.
• Develop market entry and commercialization strategies for emerging technologies and geographic markets.
• Support M&A strategy by identifying acquisition opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Lead Voice of Customer (VoC), market intelligence, and competitive benchmarking initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product Management and R&D to translate market insights into product roadmaps and innovations.
• Evaluate market attractiveness and support strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the global automotive market, influencing customer engagement and business planning.
• Build strategic relationships with OEMs, Tier suppliers, industry associations, and key customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in market management, commercial strategy, or segment leadership roles, preferably in plastics, polymers, or specialty materials industries.
• Proven success in segment execution, financial analysis, and global collaboration across sales, marketing, and technology functions.

Desired Qualities/Attributes

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and develop new growth opportunities.
• Curiosity and passion for emerging technologies, materials, and end-use applications.
• Experience evaluating and entering new markets or industry verticals.
• Ability to connect market needs with innovation, product development, and commercial strategy.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building strategies for markets with limited existing presence.