Technical Marketing Manager - Hyperdispersants 1
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Occupation Type
Marketing and commercial managers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£50,100
(£25.69 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
Job Title: Technical Marketing Manager – Composites
Location: Manchester United Kingdom – Hybrid (1 day home office)
Reports To: European Technical Manager
Job Summary
The Technical Marketing Manager is responsible for providing the technical expertise for the sales and marketing organization. This role is responsible for the commercial support needed to educate the sales, marketing and customer base regarding the value and solutions our products can create for our customer base. Ultimately converting new business opportunities into technical approvals and helping identify opportunities for new products/solutions via identification of unmet needs. This role is within Lubrizol’s Performance Coatings business unit and will primarily be responsible for promotion and support of our addtives used in composite materials for a wide range of different end applications.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Relationship Management
Location: Manchester United Kingdom – Hybrid (1 day home office)
Reports To: European Technical Manager
Job Summary
The Technical Marketing Manager is responsible for providing the technical expertise for the sales and marketing organization. This role is responsible for the commercial support needed to educate the sales, marketing and customer base regarding the value and solutions our products can create for our customer base. Ultimately converting new business opportunities into technical approvals and helping identify opportunities for new products/solutions via identification of unmet needs. This role is within Lubrizol’s Performance Coatings business unit and will primarily be responsible for promotion and support of our addtives used in composite materials for a wide range of different end applications.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key accounts and partners across the European region
- Act as the primary technical point of contact, understanding client needs, challenges, and business objectives.
- Conduct regular client meetings, site visits, and product demonstrations to strengthen partnerships.
- Support Sales and Marketing with technical expertise to advise our customers and solve their problems, to develop selling tools and deliver training, to obtain technical approval of our products, and to support new product launches and entries into new markets.
- Maintain accurate records field activities, customer interactions, and pipeline updates in the CRM system.
- Possess a thorough understanding of the technology, formulations, and performance requirements in various composites applications.
- Collaborate with technical and R&D teams to provide customized solutions that meet customer specifications (e.g., performance, sustainability, or regulatory requirements).
- Provide expertise in product applications, including composite formulations, performance characteristics, and industry standards.
- Address customer inquiries and resolve issues related to product performance, delivery, or quality.
- Drive sustainable growth by promoting eco-friendly solutions that comply with EU regulations (i.e. REACH, PFAS restrictions).
- Partner with R&D and marketing teams to position sustainable products as competitive differentiators.
- Develop strategies alongside the commercial teams to expand market share in key European regions, focusing on long-term partnerships that align with the company’s sustainability goals.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to inform sales strategies.
- Collaborate with marketing to develop targeted campaigns, technical collateral, and customer training programs.
- Working very closely with the PCG European management team on all aspects of business and resourcing.
- Work with supply chain and operations teams to ensure product availability and timely delivery to partners.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree within Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of sales experience in the chemical, paints and coatings industry.
- Background within composities or coatings additives is ideal
- Experience in customer relationship management, pipeline development, and opportunity management in B2B settings.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in English (additional European languages, e.g. German, French, Italian or Spanish, are a plus).
- Technical understanding of paints and coatings applications
- Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Willingness to travel extensively across Europe (up to 60% of the time).
- Valid driver’s license and passport for international travel.
- A passion for sustainability and customer-centric solutions.
- Relationship-driven, with a talent for building trust and long-term partnerships.
- Be a champion for Lubrizol values and standards, become a “Brand Ambassador”.
- Results-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and opportunity creation.
- Adaptable and resilient, able to navigate complex markets and regulatory environments.