Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.
Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.
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Essential Job Functions:
This job is responsible for leading regional marketing strategy and execution for P&C portfolio across South Asia. The role translates commercial objectives, market insights and product priorities into clear value propositions, market communications, sales enablement tools, demand-generation programs and product management actions that support profitable growth, customer engagement and strong alignment across Sales, Technical, Product Management, R&D and Regulatory teams.
Job Description:
- Partner with regional sales leadership to translate business strategy into marketing priorities, segment plans, pricing/value messaging and customer-facing growth initiatives. Develop customer and market value propositions, support portfolio prioritization, coordinate launch planning, and track execution against commercial objectives.
- Gather and analyze customer, competitor, channel and industry information to identify growth opportunities, portfolio gaps and product positioning needs. Support product lifecycle activities, portfolio rationalization, launch readiness, product data quality and alignment of messaging with technical and regulatory inputs.
- Create and maintain sales tools, customer presentations, product guides, case studies, competitive battlecards and training content that help sales teams communicate differentiated value. Conduct enablement sessions and ensure regional teams have consistent, accurate and compliant messaging for customer engagements.
- Plan and execute targeted campaigns, webinars, events, digital content and lead-nurturing activities that build awareness, generate qualified opportunities and support pipeline growth. Use campaign performance metrics and customer engagement data to refine programs and improve return on marketing investment.
- Manage regional market communications, including messaging frameworks, product announcements, customer-facing content, newsletters, event communications, case studies and internal stakeholder updates. Ensure communications are clear, consistent, brand-aligned and adapted to regional market needs while coordinating with global marketing and corporate communications teams.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field
- MBA or postgraduate qualification in Marketing/Business; prior experience supporting regional portfolios, product launches, demand-generation campaigns and market communications for specialty chemicals, paints & coatings or industrial B2B markets.
- 8–10 years of experience in B2B marketing, product management, commercial excellence, sales enablement or market communications within the chemicals, coatings, additives or related industrial sector
- Requires strong B2B marketing, commercial excellence and market communications capability, with the ability to translate technical product information into compelling customer value propositions and sales-ready messaging.
- The role requires market intelligence and analytics skills, portfolio and product management understanding, digital marketing and demand-generation experience, strong copywriting and presentation capability, project management discipline, stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Familiarity with paints, coatings, additives or adjacent specialty chemical markets is preferred, along with the ability to manage regional communications, events, campaigns and sales enablement materials in a compliant and brand-aligned manner.
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE) provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field
- 8-10 years experience in B2B marketing, product management, commercial excellence, sales enablement or market communications within chemicals/coatings/industrial sector
- Experience translating technical product information into customer value propositions and sales-ready messaging; strong copywriting and presentation skills
- Market intelligence and analytics skills, portfolio and product management understanding
- Digital marketing and demand-generation experience; campaign planning and use of performance metrics
- Project management discipline, stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
- MBA or postgraduate qualification in Marketing/Business
- Familiarity with paints, coatings, additives or adjacent specialty chemical markets
What We Do
Arxada is a global science-based specialty ingredients business creating innovative chemistry and solutions. With customers in more than 100 countries, it achieved sales of CHF 2.0 billion in 2023. The company aims to solve the world’s toughest preservation challenges by enhancing sustainability with cleaner, greener solutions. Arxada focuses on multiple end-markets, primarily in: Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection, providing a broad portfolio of differentiated products and solutions, supported by its science and innovation capabilities, in-depth regulatory know-how and track record in manufacturing and process development. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), the company’s 3,400 employees contribute to the success of its customers, spanning 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers. Arxada is held by Herens Midco S.à r.l




