Marketing and Technology Manager Foundry and IP North America

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing strategies that strengthen Vesuvius’ brand presence and market share in the foundry and IP industries.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to guide product positioning and commercialization.
• Partner with Sales leadership to align marketing campaigns with growth initiatives and business development plans.
• Lead the identification, implementation, and development of new technologies, products, and services for the foundry, copper, and cement sectors.
• Support product trials, evaluations, and implementation at customer sites, ensuring solutions deliver measurable value.
• Work closely with Sales to provide technical expertise and marketing support during customer engagements.
• Partner with Operations to align production capabilities with product innovation and customer requirements.
• Cook with Customer Service and data management teams to ensure seamless support for new product rollouts and sector initiatives.
• Cross-sector knowledge sharing to leverage best practices across the organization.
• Act as a subject-matter expert for foundry solutions, providing technical presentations, training, and demonstrations.
• Collaborate directly with key customers to optimize product performance and uncover opportunities for improvement.
• Deliver sector insights and performance updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support pricing strategies and profitability analysis for aluminum sector products.
• Track and report on product portfolio performance, market penetration, and return on innovation.
• Contribute to sector forecasting and budget planning alongside Sales and Finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Engineering, Marketing, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, marketing, or technical support within the metals, aluminum, or industrial manufacturing industries.
• Proven track record of launching and commercializing new products or technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across Sales, Operations, R&D, and Customer Service.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer-facing skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Product innovation and lifecycle management.
• Market analysis and competitive intelligence.
• Cross-functional collaboration and project leadership.
• Strong technical and commercial acumen in the aluminum sector.
• Customer engagement and technical presentation skills.
• Strategic planning with execution focus.