Technical Marketing Manager

Technical Marketing Manager

Description:

The Technical Marketing Manager (TMM), a visible position, works closely with customers and colleagues in sales and marketing within Orion to bring new products to market and to promote the use of existing products in novel and creative ways. TMMs answer technical questions and engage with customers to solve problems and resolve concerns. Additional responsibilities for the TMM position include initiating and directing application technical work, product development, and assisting with customer-focused projects.

Essential Duties:

• Serve as point of contact for customer technical organizational structures.

• Act as the subject matter expert regarding the applicability of the assigned product line; provide training and technical advice to distributors, end users, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

• Promote wider applications of existing products and support the development of new products and technologies, including the launch of new products.

• Optimize the formulation of Orion products to meet customer requirements.

• Enter and track customer projects into internal softwares including salesforce.com.

• Work closely with the staff of the Technical Services Laboratory to determine the content, composition and quality of materials used in product development.

• Actively participate in trade shows, conferences, association meetings, and seminars that promote and advance the company's interests and ability to grow our business.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or the physical sciences is required; an advanced degree in a relevant technical discipline is a plus. Priority given to candidates with experience in the battery industry.

• Ten years of experience manufacturing or developing coatings, pigments, dispersions, additives for coatings, and resins. Some of this experience may have been gained in positions such as process engineer, production engineer, chemist, R&D chemist, technical services manager, or a similar role.

• Research and development experience in paints or coatings is a plus.

• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.