Marketing Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on compounding professional who combines deep technical knowledge of engineering compounds with strong marketing and customer-facing skills. The role bridges R&D, sales, and marketing, focusing on business development, customer trials, and technical support for Nylon (PA6/PA66) and ABS compounds.

This role is ideal for someone who has worked in compounding plants, understands formulations and processing, and can confidently engage with OEMs, molders, and tier suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Compounding Expertise

• Support development and optimization of Nylon (PA6/PA66), ABS, and modified engineering compounds
• Understand and guide formulation aspects such as fillers, reinforcements, impact modifiers, heat stabilizers, and FR systems
• Support processing trials at customer locations (injection molding / extrusion)
• Troubleshoot material and processing issues with customers

Marketing & Business Development

• Drive market development for engineering compounds in North India (Noida, NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan, etc.)
• Identify new customers, applications, and substitution opportunities (metal to plastic, virgin to modified grades)
• Present technical value propositions, product comparisons, and cost-performance advantages
• Support pricing strategy and negotiations in coordination with management

Customer Engagement & Trials

• Coordinate sampling, trials, and approvals with OEMs and molders
• Act as the technical interface between customers and internal R&D / production teams
• Maintain feedback loops to refine formulations based on market needs

Market Intelligence

• Track competitor grades, pricing, and applications (DSM, BASF, SABIC, LG, Chi Mei, etc.)
• Monitor trends in automotive, electrical, electronics, and appliance segments
• Identify opportunities for localization and recycled/modified alternatives

Internal Coordination

• Work closely with production, quality, and R&D teams for scale-up and consistency
• Support sales teams with technical documentation, datasheets, and presentations
• Assist in defining product roadmaps for engineering compounds

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Polymer Science, Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in polymer compounding, preferably engineering plastics
• Hands-on experience with Nylon (PA6/PA66), ABS, alloys, or filled/reinforced compounds
• Prior exposure to technical sales, application development, or marketing is mandatory

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of compounding processes (twin-screw extrusion preferred)
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to customers
• Commercial awareness of pricing, margins, and market positioning
• Willingness to travel for customer visits and trials
• Self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset

Preferred Profile (Highly Desirable)

• Background with compounding companies like A. Schulman, RTP, Avient, PolyOne, Shriram, Hitech, or similar
• Experience working with automotive / electrical OEMs or Tier-1 molders
• Exposure to engineering plastic recycling or cost-down projects

What We Offer

• Key role in building Peeco Group’s engineering compounds vertical
• High autonomy with direct impact on business growth
• Competitive compensation + performance incentives
• Strong technical + commercial learning curve