Marketing Associate

Quaker Houghton; Kolkata District; Hybrid; INR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

One-year contract

QH University training tools

Volunteering time off

Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Quaker Houghton in Kolkata, India, seeks a Marketing Associate to support regional campaigns, brand materials, and events. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, creative content, and data-driven optimization.

The candidate should bring 1–3 years of marketing experience, a degree in business/marketing, and proficiency with design and marketing tools. Hybrid work with two remote days per week is offered.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ marketing, communications or related role experience.
• Experience creating professional marketing/brand materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing multi-channel campaigns (Google ads, social media, emails, events).
• Track and report campaign performance to shape future strategies.
• Coordinate with vendors for events and campaigns and manage PO generation/payables.
• Create marketing materials (brochures, ads, flyers, presentations) for regional needs.
• Execute social media calendar and content creation (LinkedIn).

Skills

Creative thinking

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in business/marketing

Tools

Marq

Hootsuite

Mailchimp

Canva

Locobuzz

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in the Pennsylvania, USA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

As the Marketing Associate based in Kolkata, India, you will assist in execution of marketing campaigns within the region to support lead creation and our brand, products, and services. The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker with graphic design tools experience and most importantly have a passion for marketing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross functional teams.

What will you do ?

• Assist in developing multi-channel campaigns that support business initiatives to reach the target audience through appropriate channels (Google ads, social media, e-mail, in-person, videos, webinars, articles, etc.)
• Track data and report on performance and efficiency of campaigns to help shape future marketing strategies
• Coordinate with external vendors on events and campaigns, Manage back-end activities such as PO generation and payable to vendors.
• Stay up to date on competitive intelligence through analysis of competitors’ campaigns, websites, events, imagery, Etc.
• Execute the strategy for regional tradeshows and events.
• Familiar with marketing tools such as Hootsuite, Mailchimp, Canva, Microsoft Office, locobuzz etc.
• Collaborate with marketing group and help to create marketing materials such as brochures, ads, flyers, and presentations for regional needs. Marketing Research, handle Customers Surveys.
• Execute social media calendar and help in creation of content and graphics (LinkedIn)
• Assist in development of the annual Marketing plans together with the Marketing Manager, and regional business leaders
• Comply with the applicable regulations and standards regarding quality, safety, environmental as well as the occupational health standards in order to minimize risks in these areas and to create opportunities and chances for improvement.

What are we looking for?

Education: Degree, with major in business, marketing, or communications preferred.

Experience: 1-3 years’ experience in marketing, communication or a similar role with proven experience in creating professional marketing and brand materials using visual design and content creation platforms such as Marq or similar tools. Additional training will be offered upon onboarding in any other areas as needed.

Location: Reasonable commuting distance to Kolkata, Ruby Hospital area. This is a hybrid role offering the flexibility to work remotely 2 days per week.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work arrangement for a better work/life balance
• One year temporary contract. The contract is for an initial term of one year and may be renewed based on mutual agreement, satisfactory performance, and ongoing business needs.
• Dynamic and international teamwork environment
• QH University: Continuous training tools for all seniority levels
• Volunteering paid time off to dedicate to the cause of your choice
• Wellbeing, Mental Health, Women Inclusion CRG & other Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives

About Us

We are the global leader in industrial process fluids present in 40+ countries continually improving and innovating so the world’s steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Do Great Things Together, Act with integrity.

Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.