Marketing and Technical Manager
Graymont · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Lead new business development and commercialization.
- Develop strategic growth opportunities for Graymont.
- Act as a technical expert in assigned markets.
- Build industry relationships and manage marketing tools.
- Collaborate across teams for strategic objectives.
About the role
Marketing and Technical Manager
Graymont is seeking a remote Marketing & Technical Manager to drive business growth and develop new opportunities. This full-time, permanent role is open to candidates in any state or province where Graymont operates.
Responsibilities
- Grow and develop Graymont’s business portfolio by uncovering, developing, leading, managing, and commercializing new business opportunities.
- Lead strategic new business development projects aligned with Graymont’s objectives.
- Act as an industry expert in assigned new business development and applications markets.
- Convert Graymont’s strategic plan into measurable new business development and applications objectives and goals.
- Establish key industry contacts and build relationships to increase business opportunities.
- Review new business opportunities for strategic fit and collaborate across business teams to leverage synergies.
- Identify growth opportunities through existing/new product applications or adjacent synergies.
- Direct R&D efforts to meet Graymont and customer needs, using stage-gate project management.
- Assist in developing and implementing testing protocols to validate Graymont products for customer applications.
- Extend Graymont’s marketplace influence by attending trade shows and conferences.
- Create and manage brand management and marketing tools for assigned market areas.
- Lead training and development for marketing and other Graymont business teams as a subject matter expert.
- Identify potential collaborations, partnerships, and acquisitions.
- Act as a participative and collaborative team member of Graymont’s marketing, new business development, and commercial team.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of industry experience in operations, process, sales & marketing, technical, or related roles, preferably in lime & limestone industrial applications.
- Bachelor’s degree in materials science, mining/chemical engineering, chemistry, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
- Sound finance, business, and commercial acumen.
- Demonstrated ability to develop business relationships and convert them into opportunities.
- Excellent numerical and verbal reasoning skills.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required, domestically and internationally.
- Bilingual English/French is an asset.
Who We Are
Founded in 1948, Graymont is a trusted global leader in essential calcium-based solutions. Professionally managed and family-owned, we serve diverse markets across North America and Asia Pacific. We are also the strategic partner of Grupo Calidra, Latin America’s largest lime producer. Graymont's strategy emphasizes sustainable growth, decarbonization, and a long-term perspective, guided by our mission: Contributing to a decarbonized world by providing essential lime and limestone solutions.
Key skills/competency
- Marketing and Technical Manager
- New Business Development
- Commercial Acumen
- Strategic Planning
- Market Analysis
- Product Management
- R&D Collaboration
- Customer Relationship Management
- Sales & Marketing Strategy
- Lime & Limestone Applications
Skills & topics
- Marketing Manager
- Technical Manager
- Business Development
- Sales
- Lime Industry
- Limestone
- Chemical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Remote
- North America
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 10+ years of relevant experience in operations, sales, marketing, or technical roles, emphasizing lime and limestone applications.
- Showcase business acumen: Detail your experience in developing business relationships and converting them into tangible opportunities, supported by strong numerical and verbal reasoning skills.
- Demonstrate technical expertise: Clearly outline your educational background in engineering or science and any experience directing R&D or managing stage-gate projects.
- Prepare for travel and language skills: Be ready to discuss your willingness to travel domestically and internationally, and mention your bilingual English/French proficiency if applicable.
- Understand Graymont's mission: Familiarize yourself with Graymont's commitment to sustainable growth, decarbonization, and their role in providing essential calcium-based solutions.
Technical preparation
Master stage-gate project management tools.,Develop product testing protocols.,Analyze market data for opportunities.,Understand lime & limestone applications.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you developed a new business opportunity.,How do you build and maintain industry relationships?,Share an example of influencing R&D priorities.,How do you manage multiple marketing initiatives?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Marketing and Technical Manager role at Graymont?
- The Marketing and Technical Manager position at Graymont is a remote role, allowing you to work from any state or province where Graymont operates. This offers flexibility while still being an integral part of the team.
- What is the required experience level for the Marketing and Technical Manager position?
- Graymont requires a minimum of 10 years of professional industry experience in operations, process, sales & marketing, technical, or a related role, preferably within lime and limestone industrial applications.
- What educational background is preferred for the Marketing and Technical Manager role?
- A Bachelor's degree in materials science, mining and/or chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field is required. An advanced degree in a similar field is preferred.
- Does the Marketing and Technical Manager role involve travel?
- Yes, the role requires a willingness and ability to travel as needed, both domestically and internationally, to production plants, customer sites, and other relevant locations.
- What are the key responsibilities of the Marketing and Technical Manager at Graymont?
- Key responsibilities include growing the business portfolio, leading new business development projects, acting as an industry expert, converting strategy into goals, building industry contacts, identifying growth opportunities, directing R&D, and managing marketing tools.
- Is bilingual English/French proficiency a requirement for the Marketing and Technical Manager position?
- While not a strict requirement, bilingual English/French proficiency is considered an asset for the Marketing and Technical Manager role at Graymont.
- What is Graymont's mission and focus as a company?
- Graymont's mission is 'Contributing to a decarbonized world by providing essential lime and limestone solutions.' They are committed to sustainable growth and decarbonization.
- How does Graymont approach business development and innovation?
- Graymont focuses on uncovering, developing, leading, managing, and commercializing new business opportunities. They utilize strategic new business development projects, R&D collaboration, and market analysis to drive innovation and growth.