Technical Marketing Manager (Central Plains & Southwest Region)

Ingevity; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity is hiring for a role that focuses on promoting sustainable paving technologies across Oklahoma and surrounding regions. The position requires building partnerships with contractors and public agencies while supporting the transition to greener infrastructure solutions.

Ideal candidates have experience in the road construction industry, specifically with asphalt materials and paving operations. This role requires about 50% travel to meet with clients and stakeholders to drive innovation and adoption of Ingevity's products.

Qualifications

• Experience in paving operations or technical sales/marketing in road construction.
• Familiarity with warm-mix asphalt technologies is a plus.
• Ability to engage with public works agencies and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for sustainable paving technologies.
• Build relationships with contractors and agencies.
• Provide support during paving projects and troubleshoot challenges.

Skills

Experience in asphalt materials

Understanding of pavement engineering concepts

Strong relationships with engineers and stakeholders

Motivation for sustainable infrastructure

Job description

Job Family Group: Sales and Business Development

Ingevity develops innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner. We value each person's unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.

In this role, you'll work alongside industry partners to drive innovation and support the transition to greener infrastructure across the Central Plains & Southwest Region (Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico & Oklahoma). You are someone that sits within this territory and would be willing to travel about 50% to support customers and partners adopt warm-mix asphalt, liquid anti-strip, and rejuvenator solutions.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute strategies to expand the use of sustainable paving technologies
• Build meaningful relationships with agencies, contractors, and industry partners
• Help customers understand and apply the value of Ingevity's solutions in real-world settings
• Identify new market opportunities and contribute to regional growth
• Collaborate across teams to support customer needs, demonstrations, and project execution
• Provide hands‑on support during paving projects when needed
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and help partners find effective solutions
• Support adoption of product specifications and industry best practices
• Serve as a trusted resource and connection point between customers and internal teams

What You Bring

• Experience in asphalt materials, paving operations, civil engineering, or technical sales/marketing within the road construction industry, and a desire to apply that knowledge in a broader, more strategic way
• Understanding of pavement engineering concepts such as mix design (e.g., Superpave, SMA), asphalt binders, and familiarity with or interest in learning about warm‑mix asphalt technologies like Evotherm
• Comfortable with asphalt plant operations and paving environments, and understanding of how projects come together from design through construction and performance
• Experience partnering with Departments of Transportation (DOTs), public works agencies, contractors, or asphalt producers, or eagerness to build those relationships and navigate how public infrastructure decisions are made
• Ability to translate technical concepts (like mix performance, sustainability benefits, or specifications) into clear, practical value for different audiences
• Strong, trust‑based relationships with engineers, agency stakeholders, and field teams
• Approach challenges with curiosity and enjoyment of working through paving, mix design, or field performance issues alongside customers and partners
• Motivation to contribute to more sustainable infrastructure, including solutions like warm‑mix asphalt, recycling, and emissions reduction
• Comfortable balancing multiple projects and priorities across a region, and working in a role that blends technical and commercial responsibilities
• Open to traveling regularly (approximately 50% or more within your territory) to connect with partners and support projects in the field

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.