About the job
About the Company
I am working with a global specialty chemicals organisation focused on delivering innovative and sustainable ingredient solutions across consumer and industrial markets. With a strong international footprint and deep technical expertise, the company partners closely with customers to develop high‑performance formulations, combining market insight, innovation, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a global strategic marketing plan for the Personal Care segment, aligned with long‑term business objectives.
* Translate global strategies into actionable regional initiatives in collaboration with sales, product management, R&D, and supply chain teams.
* Drive market intelligence activities including customer insights, competitor benchmarking, and trend analysis.
* Define and execute go‑to‑market strategies, pricing frameworks, and KPI tracking to measure commercial performance.
* Lead the development and launch of new products, including positioning, value propositions, and supporting marketing materials.
* Manage and track key strategic initiatives and growth projects across global markets.
* Act as a marketing lead for key strategic accounts, supporting tailored growth strategies.
* Collaborate cross‑functionally with global teams, leading alignment across regions and functions.
* Represent the business at industry events, trade shows, and conferences, strengthening market presence.
* Support digital marketing initiatives and broader brand positioning activities.
Innovation
* Build and manage a robust innovation pipeline in close collaboration with R&A.
* Lead cross‑functional innovation projects, including business case development and product launch planning.
* Conduct voice‑of‑customer activities to identify unmet needs and generate new product ideas.
* Support stage‑gate processes by developing commercial strategies and validating market opportunities.
* Develop differentiated value propositions for new and existing product portfolios.
Stakeholder Management
* Interface with regional marketing, sales, product management, and leadership teams.
* Prepare and deliver presentations for senior leadership reviews and strategic updates.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of marketing processes, tools, and governance.
* Act as a global ambassador for the organisation's brand, values, and market positioning.
Your Profile
* Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline; MBA is advantageous.
* 10+ years of experience in strategic marketing within specialty chemicals or Personal Care ingredients.
* Strong background in market strategy, innovation management, and commercial execution.
* Experience working in global, matrixed organisations with cross‑functional collaboration.
* Solid understanding of the Personal Care market, trends, and value chain.
* Fluent in English; additional languages are considered a plus.
* Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills with a commercial mindset.
* Proven ability to manage complex projects and drive results in a fast‑paced environment.
* Entrepreneurial mindset with strong problem‑solving and leadership capabilities.
* Willingness to travel internationally (~30%).
What the Company Offers
* Opportunity to shape global strategy within a high‑growth Personal Care segment.
* Exposure to international markets and cross‑functional leadership teams.
* A collaborative, innovation‑driven working environment with strong R&D integration.
* Competitive compensation package with performance‑based incentives.
* Flexible working arrangements and international career development opportunities.
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