Marketing Manager - Health Care 1 Job Details

Date: Mar 14, 2025

Location: Ann Arbor

Company: Wacker Chemical Corporation

Are you looking for a new challenge? For our location Ann Arbor we are looking for a(n) Marketing Manager - Health Care 1.

The Marketing Manager - Health Care is responsible for ensuring the growth and profitability of the Health Care segment of the Silicone Elastomers business. This includes developing and implementing a marketing strategy to identify trends & unmet needs and aligns them with current and future product and service offerings.

Position Responsibilities

Develop and execute a Market Development Plan (marketing strategy). The Plan will include short, medium, and long term objectives for the segment. Product development and research needs should be identified to align with market needs. Identifying opportunities for growth within the segment is a key deliverable for the role. Traditional marketing deliverables are also expected (competitive analysis, marcom plan, trade show participation, etc.). The Marketing Manager is accountable for the P&L of the segment.
Manages operational activities on an ongoing basis. This includes pricing & profitability management, developing annual budget and forecasts, opportunity pipeline management, and coordination of segment activities with our sales and technical teams.
Visit key customers and OEM's in order to understand the market segment, as well as promote new materials for key applications as needed. Drive product and business development projects with internal and external stakeholders.
Act as a scout for new market segments for silicone elastomers. This could involve an emerging market or new application development for silicones within an existing market.

Position Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in marketing, business, technical discipline, or related field is required. MBA would be advantageous but not required.
Minimum of five years experience working in the Chemical industry in a strategy, marketing, or commercial role is required.
3 years of experience in a strategic function is strongly preferred. Related commercial experience will be considered.
Experience working with OEM's and major tier one's is expected.
Candidate must demonstrate the ability to interview customers, identify market trends and assess markets, and develop an effective marketing strategy.
Strong teamwork and collaboration is necessary to be effective in our team environment.
Strategic analysis and thinking
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to influence others within the organization
Solid computer and data analysis skills; SAP & SalesForce experience is preferred
Self-starter with the ability to work independently while working in the larger team.

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.

Compensation and Incentive plans
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
Paid parental leave
Wellbeing fund
Flexible hybrid work arrangements
401(k) with company match
Education Assistance Program
Career development and advancement opportunities
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.