Does Arkema sponsor H-1B visas?

Arkema has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Market Manager - Road Science Asphalt Additives & Systems Job role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

How many years of experience does this Market Manager - Road Science Asphalt Additives & Systems Job role require?

The posting calls for at least 10 years of relevant experience.

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Market Manager - Road Science Asphalt Additives & Systems Job

Q: Where is the Market Manager - Road Science Asphalt Additives & Systems Job role at Arkema based?

This role is based in Tulsa, OK.

Arkema · Tulsa, OKtodayverified 9 h ago

BS-level Technical Service / Sales roles on Crosslinked list a median of $117k (77 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Lead marketing and commercialization of asphalt additives and systems, supporting sales and R&D stage-gate projects.

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Why it is interesting. Commercial lead on asphalt additive and system launches, including hot mix, warm mix, cold mix and rejuvenation, plus stage-gate R&D projects

Might not be for you. Marketing and business role with 30-40% travel, not bench materials work; 10+ years required

Computational or deskCustomer-facingManages people Senior hires only

Adjacent materials roleMarket manager for asphalt additives and systems (hot mix, warm mix, rejuvenation) at Arkema; asks for deep asphalt industry/chemical market knowledge; Chemistry or Engineering degree accepted

H-1B filings

Arkema filed 3 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Scientist - Polymer Characterization, Lead Applications Engineer (High Performance Polymers), Chemical Process Engineer. Median filed pay: $97K a year.

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Seniority: Manager
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 10+ yrs
Industry: Chemicals
Role: Technical Service / Sales

Materials

asphalt additives

Role details

Job Summary

Responsible for leading the marketing efforts of our Road Science Asphalt Additives business using research and market facing time to help further promote our asphalt additives and systems to find new opportunities, identify new applications, gain market share, drive strategies and initiatives, and promote the Arkema brands. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the asphalt industry and related chemical market, particularly as it pertains to the road paving and roofing market segments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Based on Asphalt Additives market research, supplies the organization with relevant, reliable, actionable, and synthesized information that leads to informed decisions (market database, market sizes and segmentation, industry trends, market dynamics, key developments, competitors’ share and landscape)

Develops comprehensive Asphalt Additives and Systems marketing campaigns to support successful launch and commercialization of new products for various applications (Hot Mix, Warm Mix, Cold Mix, Rejuvenation)

Establishes market segmentation, target customer profiles, product positioning, differentiated value propositions, and go-to-market priorities for the Asphalt Additives and Systems portfolio
Establishes a structured voice-of-customer process and translates customer insights into product, service, positioning, and commercialization prioritiesDevelops strategic plans to grow business and achieve financial goals while sustaining our mission of offering customers the most innovative and sustainable solutions
Key contributor to business development processes including idea generation, financial modeling, business planning and marketing initiatives
Develops annual market plans, budgets, volume forecasts, and financial projections in alignment with business objectives
Defines, monitors, and reports key performance indicators including revenue growth, profitability, market share, pipeline, campaign effectiveness, product adoption, and return on investment
Manages the product and portfolio lifecycle by monitoring performance, identifying portfolio gaps, prioritizing investments, and recommending product rationalization or discontinuation when appropriate
Translates competitive intelligence into actionable recommendations for pricing, positioning, portfolio strategy, product development, and market entry
Monitors regulatory, agency specification, environmental, and sustainability developments that may affect market access, customer demand, product requirements, or portfolio strategy
Responsible for the, pricing policy and Bill Of Materials (BOM) optimization ensuring profitability of the Arkema Asphalt Additives and System markets/portfolio.
Participates in regional and national industry association committees and events to build company credibility and support strategic growth goals
Actively supports the sales team by doing joint visits at customers or during industry conferences
Partners with the Sales team on account targeting, opportunity development, pipeline reviews, sales enablement tools, and conversion of market opportunities into profitable revenue
Supports the R&D portfolio regular reviews. Commercial and project leader for most of the Asphalt Additives and Systems related Stage Gate ASAP projects
Leads commercialization and launch readiness, including launch plans, pricing, sales training, channel preparation, adoption targets, and post-launch performance measurement
Develops and implements marketing communication strategies that promote the Arkema brand, including the creation of Asphalt Additives and Systems marketing materials
Conducts product and market training for sales team to enhance knowledge and skills
Lead cross functional team special projects needed to drive the business forward
Provides leadership to direct reports through objective setting, coaching, performance management, development planning, and ongoing feedback

30 to 40% travel with overnight stays in the US and Canada

Minimum Qualifications

Min Years of Experience 10+ years’ experience in marketing in a business-business sales environment

Education and area of focus Bachelors in Marketing, Business, Chemistry or Engineering. Certifications/Trainings:

Competencies -Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Experience commercializing new products and penetrating new markets Experience working effectively with peers cross functionally to grow business Prior Asphalt industry experience is preferred