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Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

About you and this role

In the APAC Polyurethanes marketing team, we have an opening for a China & Chinese OEM (COEM) Market Development and Marketing Manager, leading segments for APAC.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading, developing, supporting, and driving the marketing strategy and growth, fostering innovation for China and COEM as the Market Development Manager, and being accountable for market segments as a Marketer for APAC.

This role requires strategic leadership, a passion for growth, change management, the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment, and advanced communication skills capable of engaging with internal and external stakeholders to represent the region both regionally and globally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement short and long-term marketing plans, including market assessments, strategies, and implementation plans for China and COEM, as well as applicable segments

• Lead the Marketing Management Team (MMT) for growth, covering strategy, market plan, customer and product expansion, new business models, resource prioritization, market dynamics, competitive intelligence, and marketing campaigns

• Lead cross-functionally with Sales, TS&D and Product to initiate, develop, and drive the innovation pipeline by governing Stage Gate Processes with tools like PD-Trak, and increase the quality of the opportunity pipelines

• Provide commercialization and launch support for new technologies, including the development and execution of launch plans, support materials, and training for sales

• Drive prioritization and implementation of marketing communications, and support the coordination of external events in the region or segment

• Define major customers, brand owners, or strategic vendors to partner with for growth and support the implementation of growth initiatives

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in commercial or technical, commercial or technical experience in Polyurethanes would be a plus

• Marketing and business development experience in China and at COEM

• Bachelor degree is a must

• Excellent strategic thinking, critical thinking, analytical skills and customer/value chain engagement techniques

• Strong stakeholder management across all levels among variety of the functions in the organization

• Language: Chinese(native) and English (advanced) both in verbal and written

Your Skills

• Growth, can-do mindset and passion for driving change

• Strong leadership, team and stakeholder management

• Ability to lead, influence, and persuade others

• Ability to deal with ambiguity

• Marketing plan development and marketing strategy

• Basic understanding of business finance

Important information:

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.  We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.