Marketing Manager

Wacker Chemical Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Marketing Manager to drive strategic initiatives in the Adhesive and Caulk/Sealant segments. This role offers the chance to influence long-term growth and profitability while collaborating across teams in a highly innovative environment. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in sales and marketing to navigate a competitive landscape and implement impactful strategies. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and diversity, where your contributions will make a significant difference in shaping the future of chemical solutions.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

401(k) with company match

Education Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing fund

Support for Community Involvement

Qualifications

• 3+ years in sales and marketing management roles.
• Experience in specialty chemical markets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for marketing responsibilities in Adhesive and Caulk/Sealant segments.
• Define and execute regional business strategy linked to global market strategies.

Skills

Sales Management

Marketing Strategy

Leadership

Communication Skills

Technical Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

Date:

Apr 22, 2025

Location:

Allentown

Company:

Wacker Chemical Corporation

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Allentown,

we are looking for you as a(n) Marketing Manager.

This is Us:

You know us. You just didn't know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on "Creating Tomorrow's Solutions". WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it's protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking Marketing Manager at the site in Allentown, PA.

What you will do:

• The Marketing Manager is accountable for delivering on the marketing responsibilities for the Adhesive and Caulk/Sealant segments within Polymers Americas region. This includes aligning long term strategic objectives across the market teams including achieving our revenue and profit targets within the region. This individual is responsible for defining and executing the regional business strategy that consistently links to the long-term global market strategies - this requires leadership across the functional business teams. Managing to the key financial profitability metrics and positioning the portfolio for profitable top line growth will be leading indicators of success, in addition to supporting project or process implementation.

• This individual will report to the Polymers Regional Head of Marketing. Establishing effective working relationships with representatives across the broader Wacker organization is essential. This position also has responsibility for anticipating, understanding and managing the impact of changes in the competitive environment, new technology, and downstream markets along with implementing global project/process initiatives.

What we need from you:

• Bachelor's degree in preferably in a technical field required, Chemistry, Engineering. Master's degree desirable.


• Ideally 3+ years in sales and marketing management or in a role that heavily interfaces-supports these functions.


• Broad business background in sales, marketing, technology, commercial development, and supply chain functions.


• Experience operating in a highly matrixed global organization preferably in specialty chemical markets


• Managing or heavily interfacing with sales and technology organizations focused on product development, application development, technical service, and market optimization is key


• Leadership and influence skills - especially across a matrixed organization.


• Highly motivated and results oriented - willingness to accept personal responsibility and accountability for results of the business.


• Ability to define strategic direction and then translate into actionable objectives to be executed across the matrix (business) team and negotiate contractual agreements.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time

What do we offer?

WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

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  Compensation and Incentive plans
  
  


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  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
  
  


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  Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
  
  


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  Paid parental leave
  
  


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  Wellbeing fund
  
  


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  Flexible hybrid work arrangements
  
  


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  401(k) with company match
  
  


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  Education Assistance Program
  
  


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  Career development and advancement opportunities
  
  


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  Support for Community Involvement
  
  

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.

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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Nearest Major Market: Allentown