Regional Marketing Manager (m/f/d)

Join us at Budenheim and play a key role in shaping the strategic growth of our Life Science division in Asia-Pacific. As part of our commitment to delivering high-performance and sustainable solutions that improve lives, we are looking for a Regional Marketing Manager who is passionate about identifying market opportunities, driving innovation, and turning insights into impactful strategies.

• Develop and Execute Regional Growth Strategies
  Spearhead strategic initiatives for key clusters by identifying high-potential market niches and crafting differentiated value propositions tailored to the dynamic Asia-Pacific landscape
• Align Strategic Vision Across Functions
  Collaborate closely with Cluster Portfolio Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment and seamless execution, enabling impactful go-to-market success.
• Turn Market Intelligence into Strategic Advantage
  Lead the collection and evaluation of regional market insights, transforming data into actionable strategies that inform product positioning and portfolio planning.
• Identify and Shape New Business Opportunities
  Drive strategic opportunity mapping in close partnership with Sales, Innovation, and Application Development teams to expand market reach and meet evolving customer demands.
• Equip the Commercial Team with Strategic Tools
  Oversee the development of compelling sales and marketing assets – from brochures to digital campaigns – that support lead generation and elevate the regional brand narrative.
• Elevate Regional Market Presence and Influence
  Represent the Life Science division in key industry events, ensuring strategic visibility and positioning in technical seminars, trade shows, and conferences.
• Lead Strategic Customer Engagements
  Engage with strategic customers and partners to refine the definition of unmet needs, validate product-market fit, and optimize pricing strategies across APAC markets.

• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Food Technology, or a related field is preferred, ideally with a strong foundation in business or science-based disciplines.
• Relevant Experience: 5–7 years in a marketing or strategic role within the food ingredients or life science industry, with proven success in product marketing, market communication, and trade show organization.
• Industry & Regional Know-how: Solid understanding of food ingredients and/or pharmaceutical markets in Asia-Pacific; technical expertise in these areas is a strong advantage.
• Language & Communication Skills: Fluent English is essential. Proficiency in Chinese and/or working knowledge of Bahasa is highly desirable for regional communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Tech-Savvy Mindset: Proficient in MS Office; experience with SAP and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) is an asset.
• Personal Qualities: Self-directed, resilient, and goal-oriented. Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse functions and cultural contexts.
• Flexibility & Mobility: Willingness to travel within the region (up to 20%) to support strategic marketing activities, customer engagement, and business development initiatives.