Marketing Manager in Heanor

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

The Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and deploying the long-term market strategy for the A&D segment (or one of its market sub-segments), in order to support business growth and achieve the GBU roadmap target. The MM position reports directly to the Head of Marketing within the Aerospace & Defense market segment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the Market Vision and Strategy: Based on an in-depth understanding of market needs, develop, manage and implement the Global/Regional Market Strategic Plan, while interfacing with other functions to maintain consistency with profitability targets, footprint strategy, development activities and overall GBU vision and targets.
• Develop pipeline of Growth Programs: Work with cross-functional teams (CTD, R&D, ADL, and Frontline) to prioritize them based on market attractiveness, resource needs and Materials GBU’s unique value proposition.
• Market Scouting: Look for new segments to investigate for potential market entry. Recommend acquisition and divestiture options as part of strategic portfolio management.
• Understand Market Needs and Develop/Define Value Proposition: Collect and understand market data & needs through direct interactions with customers, industry associations and pertinent conferences/consortia. Synthesize market data from multiple sources to form competitive intelligence and identify opportunities to be pursued and associated technology development needs. From customer and market needs derive the value proposition of Solvay’s present and future product portfolio. Establish generic communication strategy for own market(s) together with the communication team and other applicable business functions. Build sales pitch books and customer-facing presentations to drive new revenue-generating leads.
• Deliver, Capture, Maintain Value: For all identified Growth Programs drive full Marketing Process: 1) Market Assessment (Fact Book), 2) Validation and 3) Launch Plan for Market Entry (Marketing Mix). 4) Go to Market Drive stakeholders’ buy-in through each milestone of the Marketing Process: Business Lines, R&D, Communications, Regional Frontline, and Customer Technical Development. Manage and drive alignment between assets portfolio and strategy. Work with Product Line managers for alignment on product portfolio strategy and pricing. Maintain relations with key customers and distributors on marketing and strategy related fields.

Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The UK annual base salary reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is between GBP 65,000 to GBP 90,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualification and internal equity and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range.

About us: Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity. At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.