Market Manager (m/f/d) - Flame Retardants & Additives

Market Manager (m/f/d) - Flame Retardants & Additives

Responsibilities

• Lead the product launch of novel flame retardants in Building & Construction, with a focus on Polyurethane, PUR/PIR panel applications and other foams and thermosets.
• Drive regional business development and develop new customer acquisition plans in close collaboration with Sales, KAM and Marketing colleagues.
• Act as Project Leader for commercialization, coordinating Application Development, Sales, R&D and Communications across functions.
• Conduct market intelligence within the area of responsibility. Generate deep customer insights on unmet needs, value perception, pricing and competitive landscape.
• Conduct market research and opportunity scoping to identify and prioritize growth opportunities within the segment.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; a commercial background (e.g., MBA) combined with relevant industry experience is equally welcome.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in (Technical) Sales or Marketing, in specialty chemicals ideally in PUR/PIR and building & construction or adjacent industries.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and coordinate teams across multiple functions.

• Strong business development mindset with a strategic approach to identifying and developing new market opportunities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills — comfortable working across technical and commercial functions, interacting with different regions.

• High agility and ability to maintain focus on target customers and segments in a dynamic environment.

• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

• Our Offer

• Real ownership from day one — a strategic role with measurable impact and a clear business development target.

• The chance to launch innovative, sustainable flame-retardant solutions in a growing global market.

• Close collaboration with a highly skilled, international cross-functional team.

• Access to Clariant's global network in R&D, Sales and Application Development.

• Competitive compensation and the benefits of a modern, global specialty chemicals company.