Marketing Manager - Mobility Americas

Covestro; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestro seeks a Marketing Manager – Mobility Americas to lead the regional adaptation of the global mobility marketing strategy for the Americas, collaborating with OEMs, suppliers, and technology partners to shape market presence.

You will drive sustainability initiatives, lead cross-functional teams, and represent Covestro EP Mobility in external forums and industry events, ensuring consistent messaging and value delivery across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business with 8+ years of automotive experience or Master's with 6+ years in techno-commercial roles.
• Experience in plastics/automotive industry understanding materials, applications, and value chains.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mobility Americas marketing strategy from segmentation to value proposition.
• Build external network with OEMs, Tier suppliers, and technology partners.
• Co-lead the Lighting Market & Business Development program globally with Mobility teams.
• Manage the Americas Business Development Portfolio with R&D to shape product roadmap.
• Drive Circular Economy initiatives for Mobility Americas within Covestro's sustainability agenda.
• Lead and execute the MarCom plan for Americas with trade shows and digital campaigns.
• Represent Covestro EP Mobility as a KOL and external speaker.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Master's degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

What We Offer

Covestro is one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-performance polymer materials. With a passion for innovation, sustainability, and circularity, Covestro develops solutions that are used in virtually every aspect of modern life — from automotive and construction to electronics and healthcare. With approximately 18,000 employees and a global presence across more than 50 countries, Covestro is committed to making the world a brighter place.

The Engineering Plastics (EP) Business Entity is a key pillar of Covestro's portfolio, delivering high-performance thermoplastics — including polycarbonate and blends — to industries that demand the highest standards of quality, durability, and design freedom. Within EP, the Mobility segment focuses on next-generation solutions for the automotive and transportation industries, enabling lighter, safer, and more sustainable vehicles through cutting-edge materials and application development.

As Marketing Manager – Mobility Americas, you will be at the heart of shaping Covestro EP's market presence in one of the world's most dynamic automotive regions. You will drive the implementation of the global mobility marketing strategy within an Americas context and represent the region in Covestro's global Mobility Marketing organization. This is a high-visibility, cross-functional leadership role for a strategic thinker with deep roots in the automotive industry.

Major Tasks And Responsibilities

• Lead marketing strategy for Mobility Americas — from segmentation and targeting to positioning and value proposition development — fully aligned with the global EP Mobility strategy.
• Build and expand an external network with OEMs, Tier suppliers, and technology partners to identify future market trends, application opportunities, and technology developments — including design collaborations with leading design colleges and industry partners.
• Globally co‑lead the "Lighting" Market & Business Development program, steering all global activities in close coordination with Global Technical Marketing and regional Mobility teams.
• Manage the Business Development Portfolio (BDP) for Americas, engaging with R&D to shape the product and application development roadmap.
• Drive Circular Economy initiatives for Mobility Americas as part of Covestro's global sustainability agenda.
• Lead and execute the MarCom plan for Americas, including trade shows, tech days, and digital campaigns, in collaboration with the global Mobility and MarCom teams.
• Represent Covestro EP Mobility as a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) and speaker in external communications and industry forums.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Business discipline with 8+ years of professional experience in the automotive industry, in techno‑commercial roles, or in external customer‑facing positions; OR Master's degree in Engineering or a Business discipline with 6+ years’ experience in the automotive industry, in techno‑commercial roles, or in external customer‑facing positions
• Experience in the plastics and/or automotive industry — understanding of materials, applications, and value chains.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in business development, market intelligence, or application marketing in a B2B environment.

Knowledge And Skills

• Proven expertise in marketing strategy development and structured project management.
• Strong cross‑functional leadership skills, with the ability to lead global teams in a matrix organization.
• Excellent communication and networking skills, with cross-cultural agility and full professional fluency in English. Additional languages (especially Spanish or Portuguese) are a plus.
• Familiarity with sustainability and circular economic concepts in an industrial context.

Why Covestro?

• Work in a globally connected, innovation‑driven environment with real impact on the future of mobility.
• Be part of a company that puts sustainability at the center of its strategy and business decisions.
• Collaborate with diverse, international teams across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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