DUREZ CORP Hiring for Marketing Manager at BIRMINGHAM, MI, United States Full Time

Who We Are :

Sumitomo Bakelite High Performance Plastics (SBHPP) is a pioneer in high performance plastics and the #1 world leader in phenolic chemistry.

The SBHPP global organization is committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations in material performance, customer service, technical expertise, and product quality.

Our companies include Durez Corp, Durez Canada LTD, Promerus, LLC., Sumitomo Bakelite, NA., and Sumitomo Plastics America.

Look to us first to see what’s next!

Our world class product portfolio includes :

Resins : Durez Corp is a recognize leader in high-performance, specialty phenolic resins. Our extensive portfolio of products in engineered to meet the most rigorous requirements across the wide range og markets we serve.

Our extensive research, development and pilot production capabilities allow us to engineer custom-designed products to perfectly match our customer’s needs.

Thermoset Molding Compounds : We produce a wide range of phenolic molding compounds from general purpose to engineered fiber reinforced grades, as well as a variety of other thermoset materials featuring epoxy, diallyl, phthalate, and silicone resin systems.

Long Fiber Composites : We manufacture long fiber reinforced thermoset composites that fill a niche between conventional short fiber molding compounds and pre-preg in a variety of industries.

These materials offer solutions for large structural parts that are better suited for mass-production.

High Performance Polymers : Promerus, LLC. is involved in the development of a novel platform of polymers based on cyclic olefins that are polymerized using a proprietary class of organometallic catalysts.

Application areas include the semiconductor, optoelectronic and electronic packaging markets. Ongoing development and commercial activities with multiple Fortune 500 companies in the micro-electronics and semiconductor industries is the primary business focus.

If you are as enthusiastic about class leading polymer, resin, and molding compound technologies as we are, we want to hear from you!

General Purpose :

Under the direction of the Director of Resins and Molding Compounds, this position will manage all aspects of the company’s marketing initiatives and plans.

This position, in conjunction with the Sales and Research and Development team, will be responsible for developing, implementing, and executing strategic marketing plans for the company in order to generate sales growth in North America with new and innovative product offerings in new and emerging markets, with a focus on sustainability.

The Marketing Manager will participate in joint travel and building customer relationships with the Sales and Research and Development teams to support the development of new markets and customers and retain existing ones.

The Marketing Manager will be responsible for working with the leaders in the organization to determine budgets and targets and to develop pricing strategies for products and services.

The position will be counted upon to deliver profitability and results. This is a remote position with up to 50% travel.

Essential Functions :

Responsibilities that are requirements in order to perform the job :

• Lead market research efforts to uncover and understand the viability of current and existing products and services, as well as emerging market trends and needs
• Develop marketing communication strategies to include attending trade shows
• Coordinate with the Sales and Research and Development teams and other departments as needed to produce effective strategies
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate successful marketing efforts and to improve the companies brand and exposure
• Develop intimate understanding of traditional and emerging markets and channels
• Possess a thorough knowledge of products, their targeted applications, and market trends
• Develop effective action plans in conjunction with corporate and business unit strategies
• Develops aggressive marketing budgets and plans
• Develops and utilizes extensive knowledge of customer needs and Sumitomo Bakelite product and service offerings to form marketing strategies and promote long term value creation for the company
• Effectively work in collaboration to analyze customer and market needs and coordinate with the Research and Development teams to develop products to meet their needs
• Uses and teaches value add selling techniques to differentiate Sumitomo Bakelite from its competitors and deliver premium value to the corporation versus general market returns
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience
• Participate in new product development utilizing the Toll Gate methodology

Supportive Functions :

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of supportive functions based on business needs :

Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Willingness to travel

• Ability to think creatively and innovatively
• Motivated self-starter with a high degree of initiative and influencing skill
• Ability to work in a team environment, handle multiple assignments, and meet short-term and long-term deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills with focus on drive for results
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytical skills to forecast and identify trends and challenges
• Computer skills
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook – Required
• SAP, Business Objects, CRM software Preferred

Education / Experience Guidelines :

• B.S. degree in Marketing (preferred) or Engineering / Chemistry with related sales and marketing experience
• Minimum of 5 years of B2B field sales, marketing, or product management experience in the chemical industry or complementary area
• Physical Demands :

Physical Demands :

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions :

Office – Moderate noise (e.g. business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

Customer locations wide variety of working conditions, primarily inside but some outside, with potential exposure to heat and cold, noise, vibration, physical hazards (electrical, chemicals), adverse atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dust, gases) and close proximity to moving mechanical parts.

Notice :

This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not a comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.

The responsibilities, tasks and duties of the individual performing the job may differ from those outlined, and other functions, as assigned, might be part of the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement :

Sumitomo Bakelite North America Holding Inc., and all its affiliate companies, is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, height, weight, familial status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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