Marketing and Technology Manager Foundry and IP North America

Vesuvius USA
Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Job Description

The Marketing & Technology (M&T) Manager – Foundry and IP, will be responsible for driving product innovation, sector marketing strategies, and technical support within the foundry, copper and cement industry. This role ensures alignment between market needs, product development, and commercial execution by collaborating across Sales, Operations, customer services, and Global Product Management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Marketing & Sector Strategy
  • Develop and implement marketing strategies that strengthen Vesuvius’ brand presence and market share in the foundry and IP industries.
  • Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to guide product positioning and commercialization.
  • Partner with Sales leadership to align marketing campaigns with growth initiatives and business development plans.
  • Technology & Innovation
  • Lead the identification, implementation, and development of new technologies, products, and services for the foundry, copper, and cement sectors.
  • Support product trials, evaluations, and implementation at customer sites, ensuring solutions deliver measurable value.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Sales to provide technical expertise and marketing support during customer engagements.
  • Partner with Operations to align production capabilities with product innovation and customer requirements.
  • Coordinate with Customer Service and data management teams to ensure seamless support for new product rollouts and sector initiatives.
  • Contribute to cross-sector knowledge sharing to leverage best practices across the organization.
  • Customer Engagement & Technical Support
  • Act as a subject-matter expert for foundry solutions, providing technical presentations, training, and demonstrations.
  • Collaborate directly with key customers to optimize product performance and uncover opportunities for improvement.
  • Deliver sector insights and performance updates to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Financial & Performance Contribution
  • Support pricing strategies and profitability analysis for aluminum sector products.
  • Track and report on product portfolio performance, market penetration, and return on innovation.
  • Contribute to sector forecasting and budget planning alongside Sales and Finance teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Engineering, Marketing, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in product management, marketing, or technical support within the metals, aluminum, or industrial manufacturing industries.
  • Proven track record of launching and commercializing new products or technologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across Sales, Operations, R&D, and Customer Service.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and customer-facing skills.

Skills & Competencies

  • Product innovation and lifecycle management.
  • Market analysis and competitive intelligence.
  • Cross-functional collaboration and project leadership.
  • Strong technical and commercial acumen in the aluminum sector.
  • Customer engagement and technical presentation skills.
  • Strategic planning with execution focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

Posted 2026-04-23

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