Global Market Manager - Industrial
On-siteCuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States or Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute global segment strategies to drive profitable, sustainable growth across Americhem's Industrial portfolio, including Defense, Aerospace, Electronics, and Energy Storage. Identify and prioritize emerging market opportunities, analyze competitive dynamics, and assess market attractiveness to inform strategic direction. Lead Voice of Customer initiatives and market intelligence to uncover unmet needs, then partner with Product Management and R&D to translate insights into innovation priorities and portfolio investment decisions. Support the M&A strategy by evaluating acquisition opportunities and establish strategic partnerships with external stakeholders to accelerate market penetration. Collaborate cross-functionally with Business Development, Marketing, and Regional Commercial Teams to align execution plans and build alignment across global regions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years in market management, commercial strategy, or segment leadership roles
- preferably within the plastics, polymers, or specialty materials industries
Desired Qualifications
- MBA
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and develop new growth opportunities
- Demonstrated curiosity and passion for emerging technologies, materials, and end-use applications
- Experience evaluating and entering new markets or industry verticals
- Ability to connect market needs with innovation, product development, and commercial strategy
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building strategies for markets where Americhem has limited existing presence
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