Americas Strategic Marketing Manager - Natural Raw Materials-Beauty and Personal Care

Job Title:

Americas Strategic Marketing Manager - Natural Raw Materials-Beauty and Personal Care

Summary:

This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of natural and sustainable beauty on a global scale. As Americas Strategic Marketing Manager-Natural Raw Materials
- Beauty & Personal Care, you will lead the strategic direction of a high-growth portfolio, transforming market trends and customer insights into innovation, investment, and commercialization priorities that drive business success.

You'll partner with global leaders across R&D, sales, technology, and marketing to identify new growth platforms, shape portfolio strategy, and deliver market-leading solutions. With significant visibility among executive leadership, Tier 1 customers, and industry stakeholders, this role offers the chance to become a recognized thought leader while making a measurable impact on revenue growth, innovation, and long-term business strategy.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Strategy Definition & Direction Define and drive the long-term (3–5 year) growth strategy for the Naturals portfolio, aligning with global BPC segment priorities

Shape portfolio direction by identifying strategic growth platforms, white spaces, and innovation priorities

Influence portfolio investment decisions, pricing architecture, and prioritization of NPIs
2. Market & Portfolio Leadership Translate global megatrends (sustainability, naturality, regulatory shifts) into clear strategic direction and actionable growth roadmaps

Lead definition of value propositions and positioning frameworks for Naturals across regions

Establish priority segments and customer focus areas (Tier 1, OEM/ODM, emerging players)3. Cross-Regional & Cross-Functional Influence Drive alignment across R&D, Sales, Technology, and regional marketing teams globally

Lead cross-regional strategic initiatives to ensure consistency in execution and portfolio deployment

Act as a key interface between global strategy and regional execution teams
4. Innovation & Go-to-Market Leadership Own the strategic direction of NPI pipelines, ensuring alignment with future market and customer needs

Guide global and regional teams on go-to-market models, commercialization frameworks, and launch priorities

Influence adoption strategies at key customers and across regions
5. External Representation & Thought Leadership Serve as a recognized SME in Naturals and sustainable ingredients

Represent the company in key customer engagements, industry events, and strategic discussions with Tier 1

Shape market perception through thought leadership, insights, and external visibility
6. Business Impact & Ownership Accountable for driving sustainable revenue growth and long-term value creation, not just execution of regional targets

Influence long-range business planning, pipeline generation, and strategic partnerships

Provide leadership through influence rather than direct authority across global teams

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role Bachelor's degree required;
Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, Materials Science, or related technical field preferred.
8+ years of Beauty & Personal Care ingredients marketing & technical experience.

Demonstrated ability to define strategy and influence business direction, not only execute plans

Strong track record of cross-functional leadership and stakeholder influence at senior levels

Ability to translate complex market insights into strategic actions and business impact

Excellent communication skills with executive-level presence

This role requires approximately 40-50% travel across North America, with limited international travel opportunities.

The following are preferred for the role Master's degree in a Chemistry-related major

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