Marketing Manager, Chemical - Graphene in , United States

Marketing Manager - Graphene
-Remote, Can live anywhere in the US or Canada -- - Must currently work in chemical manufacturing industry in marketing/sales department

The Marketing Manager will lead the development and execution of global marketing strategies and end-market plans for the Graphene portfolio. Reporting directly to the VP of Sales, this role partners closely with R&D, Operations, Marketing Team, and other cross-functional teams to ensure effective strategy execution and commercial success.

This position is accountable for delivering profitable growth through market intelligence, disciplined pricing and margin management, branding for individual market segments and will play a critical role in driving innovation and leading new product launches to strengthen market positioning and accelerate growth.

Additionally, this role will own the development and execution of 1-3-year strategic plans aligned with business objectives to expand market share and drive sustainable performance.

Key Responsibilities

Market Intelligence & Pricing Strategy
Monitor market trends, competitive activity, customer insights, and regulatory developments
Translate insights into actionable strategies for product development and go-to-market execution
Establish and manage pricing frameworks to meet revenue and profitability targets
Conduct deep-dive competitive and market analysis to identify growth opportunities and target segments
Sales Enablement & Business Development

Develop high-impact sales tools, including presentations, technical narratives, and case studies
Support direct sales teams, distribution partners, and channel development efforts
Participate in trade shows, customer meetings, sales calls, and new business development activities
Communicate product value effectively at both commercial and technical levels
Value Proposition & Strategy Development

Identify customer pain points and translate them into compelling, segment-specific value propositions
Strengthen portfolio positioning by clearly articulating product benefits and differentiation
Develop and execute mid- to long-term (1-3 year) market strategies aligned with business goals
Innovation & Product Commercialization

Partner with R&D, Operations, and customers to identify and advance new product opportunities
Lead ideation workshops, develop business cases, and manage stage-gate processes
Drive successful commercialization and launch strategies for new products
Continuously assess evolving customer needs and align solutions to drive growth and margin expansion
Financial & Commercial Performance

Own segment-level market share and profitability growth
Support budgeting, forecasting, and P&L analysis
Use financial insights to prioritize high-impact, high-ROI initiatives
Cross-Functional Leadership

Collaborate closely with R&D on technical positioning and feasibility
Partner with Graphic Design on marketing assets and brand execution
Support executive leadership with strategic insights and recommendations
Operate as a highly autonomous contributor, with potential oversight of a small team
Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (Master's ) in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, &/or Nanotechnology
Must have a minimum of 5 years of commercial B2B marketing experience within

Che

mical or advanced chemical materials end markets
Strong understanding of

product chemistry

and ability to translate technical features into compelling commercial value
Demonstrated experience analyzing market and financial data to drive strategic decision-making
Systems: MS Office Suite, Teams, AI research, HubSpot CRM (or similar), subscriptions to market trend analytics or can recommend cutting edge market intelligence subscriptions, etc.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders
Strong business acumen, including pricing strategy and profitability management
Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Additional Information

Compensation: Competitive base salary + 15% performance bonus (company and individual performance)
Travel: Up to 20% (tradeshows and customer visits)
Benefits: Paid company shutdown between Christmas and New Year's
Work Style: Highly autonomous role with strategic responsibility