Your new company

A leading global organisation is seeking a Senior Marketing Manager within the Speciality Chemical Manufacturing (Beauty/Personal Care) sector, based in Kuala Lumpur. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to join a company renowned for its commitment to sustainability, employee wellbeing, and community engagement. You will be part of a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged through ongoing learning and collaborative teamwork.

Your new role

• Product strategy & portfolio management – Define and execute global growth strategies, manage product roadmaps, analyse market trends, and lead portfolio reviews to optimise profitability and positioning.
• Life cycle & innovation management – Oversee end‑to‑end product life cycles, prioritise new product development, collaborate with R&D, and drive commercialisation from concept through launch.
• Market development & business growth – Identify new opportunities, build pipelines, partner with sales teams, and expand our presence in Europe, North America, and Northeast Asia.
• Marketing & value proposition – Develop compelling positioning, translate technical attributes into customer benefits, create marketing tools, and represent the product line at industry events.
• Pricing & customer engagement – Establish pricing strategies, monitor margins, support profitability reviews, and build strong relationships with strategic accounts and key decision makers.

What you'll need to succeed

• Educational background – Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, business, marketing, or a related discipline.
• Industry expertise – At least 10 years in personal care ingredients, speciality chemicals, semiochemicals, or cosmetic ingredients.
• Commercial experience – Minimum 10 years in sales, business development, product management, or related commercial roles.
• Customer-facing skills – 2–3 years of direct client engagement including visits, opportunity development, and technical-commercial discussions.
• Global market exposure – Strong understanding of formulations, applications, and trends, with preferred experience in Europe, North America, and Northeast Asia; proven track record in product launches, market development, and innovation commercialisation.

What you need to do now

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