Manager Technical Marketing

Sasol; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol in Houston, Texas is seeking a skilled individual to develop new business opportunities in international markets for inorganic products. The role requires a PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or a Master's with 10 years' industry experience. Responsibilities include aligning marketing strategies with customer needs, managing sales activities, and nurturing customer relationships. Ideal candidates should be proficient in English, have strong communication skills, and be willing to travel. This position offers a dynamic work environment amidst cultural diversity.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field; or Master's degree with 10 years of industry experience.
• Experience with chemical sales or customer support is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop marketing and product strategies aligned with customer needs.
• Identify new markets for inorganic specialties and develop tailor-made products.
• Screen and monitor markets to ensure target sales figures are met.
• Maintain customer relationships and uncover new technical contacts.

Skills

Chemical sales experience

Strong communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Fluency in English

Education

PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree in relevant field with 10 years experience

Tools

SAP knowledge

Job description

A job at Sasol is a career made by you, with purpose, development opportunities, benefits to support every stage of life and a working culture that embraces flexibility, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more.

Purpose of Job

The development of new business opportunities in international markets for inorganic products from our Lake Charles and Tucson production sites. Evaluation of potential new application areas for Advanced Materials. Protection and preservation of existing businesses. Assurance of product availability/quality in consultation with Sales and Production. Customer liaison and technical marketing and sales of products in defined regions and/or application areas. Provide technical guidance for the research activities for Alumina.

Key Accountabilities

• Development of marketing and product strategies set by the priorities of the division in close alignment with customer needs.
• Development and recommendation of future product and technology related concepts in consultation with R&T, operations and customers.
• Provide customer and market input for the definition of the yearly marketing and product plan as well as the product portfolio in consultation with the division management and Senior Manager Technical Marketing.
• Screen and monitor existing and potential new markets for inorganic specialties. Identify new target customers and develop new (tailor‑made) products with close customer involvement.
• Assurance of the realization of the target sales figures for products and quantities within the area of responsibility in consultation with the Senior Manager Technical Marketing and Senior Manager Commercial and Sales, and the plants in Lake Charles and Tucson.
• Maintain/manage general sales activities associated with assigned customers (new customer setup, visit reports, price updates, sales forecasting, visit plans, etc).
• Maintain/grow customer relationships and uncover new technical contacts for development opportunities.
• Developing new contacts and relationships especially on a technical level in the target markets.
• Acquisition and analysis of information about competitive products and market trends.
• Coordination and monitoring of research and IP activities for new projects and products with our R&D teams.

Formal Education / Working Experience

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; OR
• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, or a related field with 10 years of industry‑related experience.

Required Personal / Professional Skills

• Experience with chemical sales or customer support is an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; proficient in MS office.
• Willingness to travel.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and independently work on assignments.
• SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.

Equality and Diversity Statement

Sasol (USA) Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, as well as any other characteristic protected by applicable law, regulation or local ordinance. For more information about your rights under the law, see http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.

Sasol treats work‑authorized job applicants equally in recruiting and hiring without regard to their citizenship status or national origin unless required by law, regulation, executive order, government contract, or determination by the Attorney General. Please note Sasol will not sponsor, obtain, and/or petition for temporary visa status for candidates for this position and/or personnel hired for this position.