We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.
What We OfferCovestro is one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-performance polymer materials. With a passion for innovation, sustainability, and circularity, Covestro develops solutions that are used in virtually every aspect of modern life — from automotive and construction to electronics and healthcare. With approximately 18,000 employees and a global presence across more than 50 countries, Covestro is committed to making the world a brighter place.
The Engineering Plastics (EP) Business Entity is a key pillar of Covestro's portfolio, delivering high-performance thermoplastics — including polycarbonate and blends — to industries that demand the highest standards of quality, durability, and design freedom. Within EP, the Mobility segment focuses on next-generation solutions for the automotive and transportation industries, enabling lighter, safer, and more sustainable vehicles through cutting-edge materials and application development.
As Marketing Manager – Mobility Americas, you will be at the heart of shaping Covestro EP's market presence in one of the world's most dynamic automotive regions. You will drive the implementation of the global mobility marketing strategy within an Americas context and represent the region in Covestro's global Mobility Marketing organization. This is a high-visibility, cross-functional leadership role for a strategic thinker with deep roots in the automotive industry.
Major Tasks and Responsibilities
Lead marketing strategy for Mobility Americas — from segmentation and targeting to positioning and value proposition development — fully aligned with the global EP Mobility strategy.
Build and expand an external network with OEMs, Tier suppliers, and technology partners to identify future market trends, application opportunities, and technology developments — including design collaborations with leading design colleges and industry partners.
Globally co-lead the "Lighting" Market & Business Development program, steering all global activities in close coordination with Global Technical Marketing and regional Mobility teams.
Manage the Business Development Portfolio (BDP) for Americas, engaging with R&D to shape the product and application development roadmap.
Drive Circular Economy initiatives for Mobility Americas as part of Covestro's global sustainability agenda.
Lead and execute the MarCom plan for Americas, including trade shows, tech days, and digital campaigns, in collaboration with the global Mobility and MarCom teams.
Represent Covestro EP Mobility as a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) and speaker in external communications and industry forums.
What You Offer
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Business discipline with 8+ years of professional experience in the automotive industry, in techno-commercial roles, or in external customer-facing positions; OR Master's degree in Engineering or a Business discipline with 6+ years’ experience in the automotive industry, in techno-commercial roles, or in external customer-facing positions
Experience in the plastics and/or automotive industry — understanding of materials, applications, and value chains.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in business development, market intelligence, or application marketing in a B2B environment.
Knowledge and Skills:
Proven expertise in marketing strategy development and structured project management.
Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to lead global teams in a matrix organization.
Excellent communication and networking skills, with cross-cultural agility and full professional fluency in English. Additional languages (especially Spanish or Portuguese) are a plus.
Familiarity with sustainability and circular economic concepts in an industrial context.
Why Covestro?
Work in a globally connected, innovation-driven environment with real impact on the future of mobility.
Be part of a company that puts sustainability at the center of its strategy and business decisions.
Collaborate with diverse, international teams across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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YOUR APPLICATION
Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!
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- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Business discipline with 8+ years of professional experience in the automotive industry, techno-commercial roles, or external customer-facing positions
- Master’s degree in Engineering or a Business discipline with 6+ years of professional experience in the automotive industry, techno-commercial roles, or external customer-facing positions
- Experience in the plastics and/or automotive industry, including understanding of materials, applications, and value chains
- Experience in business development, market intelligence, or application marketing in a B2B environment
- Expertise in marketing strategy development and structured project management
- Strong cross-functional leadership skills and ability to lead global teams in a matrix organization
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Cross-cultural agility and full professional fluency in English
- Familiarity with sustainability and circular economy concepts in an industrial context
- Spanish or Portuguese language skills
Covestro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covestro and has not been reviewed or approved by Covestro.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — The company publicly commits to pay equity and a transparent compensation structure, signaling consistency across roles and levels. Competitive pay for manufacturing, engineering, and operations is frequently highlighted alongside solid benefits.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and additional retirement contributions, plus an employee stock purchase program. The retirement setup is repeatedly described as especially strong, with examples of automatic contributions and generous matching.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holiday observance are standard, complemented by two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Supplemental parental leave and adoption assistance add depth to family support.
Covestro Insights
What We Do
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents). Data protection information: https://www.covestro.com/en/social-media-privacy-statements
