Regional Strategic Marketing Manager – Speciality Chemicals

Regional Strategic Marketing Manager – APAC РChemicals

Location: Southeast Asia — ideally Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia or Malaysia

Reporting to: Regional Commercial Director

Industry: Specialty Chemicals / Performance Ingredients

Travel: Regional travel required

Key areas of focus: Pricing strategy, Pricing portfolio management, Business Intelligence & Insights

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading international specialty chemicals business providing high-performance ingredients and solutions to the Home Care, Personal Care and Pharmaceutical industries.

They are seeking a Strategic Marketing Expert to shape and execute the regional marketing strategy across APAC, with primary responsibility for India, ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand.

This is a high-visibility strategic marketing position with direct influence on portfolio growth, profitability and overall business performance. Working closely with the Regional Commercial Director, regional sales teams and global marketing stakeholders, the successful candidate will translate market intelligence into clear commercial priorities and executable regional strategies.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a commercially minded strategic marketer who can combine market insights, portfolio strategy and pricing expertise to drive measurable business outcomes.

• Strong experience in strategic regional marketing within specialty chemicals, ingredients or related Industrial manufacturing markets.
• Proven capability in pricing, product portfolio management and market segmentation.
• Experience using market intelligence, competitor analysis and business insights to support decision-making.
• The ability to work across multiple countries and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong commercial judgement, analytical ability and communication skills.
• A relevant degree in business, marketing, chemistry or a related discipline.
• Willingness to travel within the region.