Ketjen Corporation · 1 day ago
Strategic Marketing Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expKetjen Corporation is a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. The Strategic Marketing Manager will shape the long‑term direction of the CFT business strategy, product portfolio, and drive profitable growth across regions and market segments.
IndustrialChemical & MaterialsChemicalChemical Engineering
Responsibilities
Support Long Range Plans (LRP) and Annual Operating Plans (AOP) in close collaboration with senior leadership
Define pricing approaches and performance targets that support sustainable and profitable business growth
Monitor competitor strategies, regulatory changes, and market trends to inform business decisions
Lead and share comprehensive market analyses, including customer needs assessments, industry trends, and competitive landscape insights
Identify and prioritize growth segments and determine the optimal path to market
Formulate a clear product vision and strategic roadmap aligned with business goals, including long‑term market forecasting
Ensure strategic decisions are tightly linked to thorough P&L understanding, financial impact assessments, and long‑term value creation
Leverage and further develop the Nippon Ketjen joint venture to advance technical development, innovation, and financial growth opportunities across the portfolio
Own margin performance at Product Group / Market Segment / Region level
Conduct financial analyses, budgeting, and cost‑impact assessments on P&L performance
Drive product cost‑reduction initiatives and implement robust cost controls
Track and evaluate ROI for product initiatives; ensure the portfolio meets financial contribution targets
Define regional inventory needs and collaborate with SIOP to improve forecast accuracy
Lead continuous improvement projects that increase cash generation or reduce operational/portfolio risk
Negotiate, review, and optimize partnership agreements, ensuring strong collaboration and mutual value creation
Act as operational lead for alliances and strategic partnerships
Champion external and internal partnership building to strengthen commercial positioning and execution
Deeply understand customer business models, strategies, regulatory environments, and future needs
Collaborate cross‑functionally (Sales, Technical Excellence, Manufacturing, R&D, Technology, SIOP, Comms) to deliver differentiated, customer‑centric solutions
Support communication initiatives, including case studies, market messaging, and promotional activities
Qualification
Required
University degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
8–10+ years' relevant experience in strategic marketing, product management, business development, or commercial roles
In depth understanding of hydroprocessing and catalysis is an advantage
Strong experience working with SAP S/4, with the ability to extract, interpret, and leverage data for strategic decision‑making
Proven ability to build and maintain Power BI dashboards to visualize performance, financial trends, and strategic insights
Exceptional influencing skills with a strong personal drive to challenge assumptions, build alignment, and steer decisions across functions and seniority levels
Demonstrated ability to interpret and manage P&L drivers, financial models, and profitability levers
Strong analytical, financial, and strategic planning capabilities
Demonstrated ability to drive cross‑functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levels
Proven problem solver with strong communication, negotiation, and project management skills
Preferred
MBA preferred
Japanese language proficiency preferred to support collaboration and alignment with the Nippon Ketjen joint venture
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
Company
Ketjen Corporation
Ketjen provides advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the refining, petrochemical, and specialty chemicals industries.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-10-27Acquired
Leadership Team
Henri Tausch
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Ketjen Corporation
Michael Simmons
President
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