Strategic Marketing Manager

Job Description:Seeking a dynamic and analytical Strategic Marketing Manager to lead strategic initiatives and marketing efforts for our Client business focused on our non-automotive portfolio, encompassing sealants, adhesives, advanced composites, among other technologies.This role will be instrumental in identifying market opportunities, driving growth strategies, and contributing to corporate development activities, such as partnerships and new business models.The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of strategy, technology, and commercial execution.Responsibilities:Strategic Planning & Market DevelopmentIdentify, evaluate, and prioritize new markets, emerging technologies, and competitive trends to shape strategic direction of ClientDevelop strategic growth plans including segment roadmaps for focus non-automotive segments (e.g., building and construction, sporting goods, industrial, marine, medical equipment, infrastructure, aerospace, defense etc.).Support corporate development initiatives, including market scanning, target identification, and due diligence for partnerships or M&A.Collaborate with finance and legal to support business case modeling, strategic fit analysis, and integration planning for new ventures.Act as a bridge between commercial teams and R&D to ensure that voice-of-customer and market feedback inform corporate development effortsBusiness IntelligenceLead business intelligence efforts and translate insights into actionable strategies for positioning, pricing, and innovation.Collaborate with Client's team to define key business intelligence, market research and competitive research needs, including identifying and managing vendor research relationships to ensure adherence to scope, schedule and costUpdate regional and global management on progress with, and the outcome of, all business intelligence projects conducted for Americas.Update all corporate development, business intelligence and diversification reporting systems as required.Requirements:Relevant experience in strategy, marketing, or business development, preferably in advanced materials, chemicals, or manufacturing sectors.Experience in one or all industries: Aerospace, Industrial or Sporting GoodsDemonstrated understanding of adhesives, sealants, composites, or related engineered materials required.Proven success in non-automotive markets (e.g., building and construction, sporting goods, industrial, marine, medical equipment, infrastructure, aerospace, defense etc.).Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels.Entrepreneurial mindset with curiosity for emerging technologies and markets.Ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into clear, strategic narratives and action plans.Experience with strategic tools such as SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, business model canvas, and M&A frameworks.Comfortable navigating matrix organizations and working across technical and commercial disciplines.Proactive communicator and collaborator.Ability to maintain and develop new relationships, negotiating skills; ability to influence customer decisionsAttention to detail, financial management, ability to problem solve, and ability to travel.Education:Bachelors degree or equivalent in business, engineering or chemistryMasters degree preferred in Marketing, Business Administration, or FinanceWe offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit to learn more.Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.