Title: Technical Marketing Manager
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Department: Marketing
Description:
Kobo Products, Inc. located in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented Technical Marketing Manager to join our team.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioscience, or Biology required
- 5-7 years' experience in technical marketing, product management, or related roles within the cosmetics or personal care industry
- Must be able to analyze complex situations and develop innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment and convey complex scientific information to non-technical audiences
- Knowledge of cosmetic regulations and safety required
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication/presentation and multi-tasking skills required
- Excellent computer skills required
- Some domestic and international travel required to support with tradeshows, customers, and suppliers
Responsibilities Include:
- Guide the formulation and enhancement of raw materials and finished products, ensuring they meet market needs and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct market analysis to identify consumer trends, competitive landscape, and potential opportunities for innovation.
- Conduct research and develop technical marketing materials and presentations, and deliver presentations as needed.
- Create and deliver training programs for sales teams, distributors, and customers to enhance their understanding of product benefits and applications.
- Build relationships with suppliers/industry influencers to stay abreast of industry developments and foster collaboration.
- Establish KPIs to measure the effectiveness of raw materials and adjust marketing strategies, including tradeshows.
- Identify new material distribution opportunities as well as new raw materials for manufacturing at tradeshows.
- Oversee creation of all Marketing literature and content as well as Sales tools.
- Oversee tradeshow planning and preparation and attend tradeshows.
- Oversee Marketing projects as well as Marketing Coordinators and their work.
- Oversee Trademark renewal.
COVID-19 considerations:
- The Company encourages all staff to maintain COVID vaccination status as part of a strong employee health and safety environment.
Salary:
- Minimum of $70,000 annually and negotiable based on applicable experience.
Additional benefits offered within first 12 months of employment:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Parental leave