Innovation & Technical Marketing (ITM)
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Lead Basket of Ideas (BoI) / Voice of Customers (VoC) or any other future programs together with Innovation Management & Partnership team ensuring the development funnel is always rich with strong and market worthy ideas. •
Ensure sufficient evaluation of ideas in terms of technical / market analysis, competitive benchmarking, next best alternative, potential benefit for Omya, etc. •
Define technical value propositions and create compelling technical marketing content (presentations, white papers, case studies, etc. •
Develop value propositions and marketing strategies to support product launches. •
Support training programs for Sales/Marketing teams on product technical features, advantages and benefits that are well established and conducted. •
Support to identify technical / commercial / business model gaps in the portfolio and propose innovation initiatives. •
Accountable to ensure optimal ideas / pipeline conversion. Leading without authority
Give transparency to project team members to foster engagement. •
Ensure that knowledge is openly shared cross-functional, enabling team members to learn from each other. •
Establish a performance mindset and a culture of growth.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 5-10 years of relevant industry experience. International work experience is beneficial. •
Good understanding and knowledge of the Paper and Board, converting or fiber processing market. •
Personality with a strong innovation mindset and a good feeling for unmet market needs and the market value of developed solutions. •
Project Management skills with a proven track record of successful execution of complex projects. •
Proven leadership and communication skills to effectively interact with project team members from a range of backgrounds and at all levels. •
Good influencing and negotiation skills to achieve results. •
Ability to take measured risks and develop new ideas aggressively. •
Excellent command of both oral and written English is required. Additional language skills are beneficial. •
Frequent international business travel up to 40% of the time required. Contact
Diana Flückiger, HR Business Partner, T: +41 62 789 21 49.