Market Development Manager - Upstream Chemicals (US Remote)

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About The Position

Imagine Everything. Build the Future with Hexion. At Hexion, we push boundaries, rethink possibilities, and create real impact. We activate science to deliver progress—developing breakthrough solutions that strengthen industries, protect communities, and drive a more sustainable future. This is where bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators come together to shape what’s next. Whether you're engineering advanced materials, transforming manufacturing technologies, or leading strategic innovation, your ideas and actions leave a lasting mark. We cultivate an inclusive culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability, ensuring every contribution propels us forward. We don’t follow the status quo—we challenge it, disrupt it, and improve it. Every role at Hexion is part of something bigger. We invest in innovation, sustainability, and continuous development—equipping you with the tools, training, and opportunities to excel. With an unwavering commitment to safety, partnership, belonging, and impact, we empower you to lead change and strengthen industries worldwide. Your Future Starts Here. If you’re ready to push limits, reimagine what’s possible, and create the extraordinary, Hexion is where you belong. Anything is possible when you imagine everything. Position Overview Responsible for developing and executing market strategies that drive profitable growth and increase share for the Oilfields market segment in Natural Resources Business Unit. This is a remote position and can be located anywhere in the US.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in chemistry or related field
7+ years experience in Oil and Gas industry, preferably in marketing or business development
Experience developing and executing market strategies that drive profitable growth and increase share for hydrogen sulfide scavenger products
Experience conducting Market Research to determine GTM, How-to-Play and How-to-Win strategies
Strong marketing capabilities in a range of marketing excellence tools
Expertise in communications / presentations
Strong collaboration skills to build relationships internally and in the industry
Taking personal responsibility and ownership
Bias for action
Entrepreneurial mindset
Strong financial acumen
Experience navigating a matrix organization, driving alignment to build new growth platforms and/or implement business transformation projects

Nice To Haves

MBA with Marketing or Strategy concentrations preferred
Knowledge of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Scavenger products
Experience in strategic marketing or strategic consulting is strongly recommended/preferred

Responsibilities

Create and maintain market segment growth plans utilizing WTP and HTW methodology
Develop and implement customer segmentation and targeting strategies to optimize marketing and sales efforts
Engage with customers, across the value chain and with industry experts to identify unmet needs and gain key insights
Conduct thorough market research, in partnership with the strategic marketing team, to identify new growth opportunities
Monitor and analyze market, industry and competitive trends, providing insights and recommendations to inform future marketing strategies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, technology, marketing and finance, to ensure alignment and successful implementation of strategic market segment plans
Identify and execute on pricing and variable margin improvement opportunities
Expand the core – innovate to expand offerings and customers for the Oilfields market segment
Provide recommendations to develop and prioritize innovation ideas and projects to deliver, capture, and maintain value
Identify and pursue growth through research and actively seeking out new sales opportunities
Assist in creation of a growth pathway and go-to-market strategies for new products and achieve financial targets
Support marketing campaigns and leads development for growth initiatives in partnership with marketing communication managers
Participate in industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to generate leads and build brand awareness