Technical Marketing Manager

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