Marketing Manager

ad+one; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building products seeks a Marketing Manager in New Jersey. This mid-senior level role involves developing marketing strategies, managing financial performance, and leading major customer relationships. The ideal candidate has a technical degree and extensive experience in marketing and commercial leadership within multinational environments. Competitive benefits include hybrid work options and relocation support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Education Assistance Program

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in marketing, sales, or commercial leadership roles.
• Proven success managing complex customer relationships.
• Experience in a matrixed, multinational organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional marketing strategies.
• Manage financial performance including revenue targets.
• Lead major customer relationships.

Skills

Contract negotiation skills

Customer relationship management

Effective communication

Proficiency with SAP

Proficiency with Salesforce

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Cross-functional teamwork

Multicultural leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master’s degree (MS/MBA)

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leader in the building products category, is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead the Construction and Carpet segments within the Polymers business. Relocation assistance is offered. This is a key strategic role focused on aligning regional initiatives with global goals, managing financial performance, leading high-impact contract negotiations, and identifying new growth opportunities across complex, global markets. You’ll work across functions - sales, R&D, supply chain, technical service - and be responsible for shaping market strategy, managing customer relationships, and driving top-line growth in a fast-changing and competitive environment.

Locations: New Jersey

Salary: $140,000-$150,000

Travel: ~25%

Relocation: Relocation assistance is offered.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional marketing strategies aligned with global business objectives.
• Manage financial performance, including revenue and profitability targets.
• Lead major customer relationships and drive high-level contract negotiations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (R&D, supply chain, commercial, and technical) to ensure market readiness and alignment.
• Serve as a primary marketing lead on new business exploration, including entry into adjacent markets or applications.
• Work closely with global marketing and regional teams to ensure consistency across customer engagement and contract strategies.
• Provide leadership across a matrixed organization, ensuring accountability and strategic focus.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Chemistry, Engineering preferred); Master’s degree (MS/MBA) is a plus.
• 8-10+ years of experience in marketing, sales, or commercial leadership roles, ideally in specialty chemicals or materials.
• Proven success managing complex customer relationships and global accounts.
• Experience working in a matrixed, multinational organization.
• Familiarity with product development, technical service, and application engineering processes.
• Strong contract negotiation skills, including experience with large, long-term agreements.
• Effective communicator and influencer across multiple levels of the business.
• Proficiency with SAP, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Comfortable leading in multicultural, cross-regional environments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - effective Day 1
• Paid time off, holidays, and personal days
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• 401(k) with company match
• Relocation support (renter and homeowner options)
• Education Assistance Program
• Career development & advancement opportunities
• Community involvement support

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing and Sales

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