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Senior Strategic Marketing Manager

Eastman, Kingsport, Tennessee, us, 37662

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Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Role Description Eastman is seeking a

Senior Strategic Marketing Professional

to lead market research, brand engagement, and opportunity identification within our

Eastman product portfolio & strategic engagement

with large brands. This role requires a seasoned professional with advanced marketing expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and proven success in engaging with global brands.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct

in-depth market research

to identify emerging trends, unmet needs, competitive landscapes, and new opportunities ensuring alignment with our Eastman chemicals portfolio.

Develop and execute go-to-market strategies through

strategic marketing initiatives

that leverage the current market scenario and position Eastman products strategically to drive business growth.

Engage and build

long-term partnerships

with large multinational brands, through

brand engagement

including exploring co-innovation opportunities through opportunity finding workshops & customized pitches.

Utilize

advanced marketing tools and techniques

(digital analytics, CRM platforms, AI-driven insights, etc.) to optimize campaigns and measure impact. Analyze competitive landscapes and global trends supported by data visualization.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Sales, Product Development) to align marketing strategies with business objectives to translate market insights into actionable product roadmaps and drive business growth.

Provide

thought leadership

in marketing innovation, ensuring Eastman remains competitive with the current industry trends.

Mapping and keeping track of Eastman’s

existing business footprint

in India.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in science/Chemical Engineering with a Master’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred).

10+ years of experience

in strategic marketing, preferably in specialty chemicals, industrial products, FMCG or related sectors.

Expert in deep-dive

market research tools

with skills in opportunity mapping, segmentation, and predictive modeling.

Demonstrated expertise in

market research methodologies

and advanced data analysis.

Proven track record of

brand engagement

with large MNCs, FMCG companies or global brands to sort out innovation-based growth opportunities.

Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in

digital marketing platforms, analytics tools, and CRM systems

with knowledge in regulatory standards.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Passion for

data-driven approach

to identify and provide guidance for business growth.

Preferred Qualifications

Strategic thinker with a

results-driven mindset .

Ability to translate

complex market insights

into actionable strategies.

Strong

relationship & trust-building skills

with external partners and internal stakeholders

Be eager to

hunt

growth opportunities and be

courageous

to make strategic go or no-go decisions

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

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