Marketing Manager

Arxada is a global provider of sustainable chemical and biotechnology solutions across multiple markets. The Marketing Manager will drive profitable growth for the Plastics & Specialties business through market analysis, portfolio strategy, innovation commercialization, customer engagement, and cross-functional commercial execution.

Responsibilities:

• Assess markets and applications through customer segmentation, customer mapping, competitive intelligence, value chain analysis, and TAM/SAM/SOM modeling
• Support portfolio strategy and lifecycle management, including positioning, value proposition development, pricing support, margin improvement, product optimization, and portfolio rationalization
• Lead the commercial front end of innovation by identifying unmet market needs, developing business cases, defining target product profiles, and guiding projects through stage-gate processes and successful commercialization
• Partner closely with Sales to expand opportunity pipelines, support strategic account plans, and accelerate conversion of new applications and customer opportunities
• Translate voice-of-customer insights into growth initiatives and portfolio priorities
• Support development of marketing collateral, website content, sales enablement tools, and customer-facing value propositions
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, industry influencers, and key stakeholders across the value chain
• Represent Arxada at customer meetings, trade associations, conferences, and industry events
• Present clear, data-driven recommendations during strategic planning, portfolio reviews, budget planning, and business reviews
• Travel up to 20% to support business growth initiatives and customer engagement activities

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in strategic marketing, product management, technical marketing, or business development within specialty chemicals, polymer additives, or performance materials
• Proven track record of driving profitable growth, portfolio strategy, market expansion, and successful commercialization initiatives
• Strong commercial acumen with experience building business cases and supporting strategic investment decisions
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional and global teams
• MBA or advanced technical degree preferred
• Experience within rigid PVC, flexible PVC, polyurethane foams, engineering plastics, or related markets preferred