Founded in 1920 Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The companys innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms deep customer engagement and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation building and construction and consumables. As a globally inclusive company Eastman employs approximately 13000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport Tennessee USA. For more information visit.
The Marketing Manager is responsible for developing managing and executing non-digital channel marketing strategies with a subset of consumer-facing materials and tactics that drive profitable growth specifically for automotive window tint paint protection film and architectural window films within the Europe Middle East Africa and Indian (EMEA) regions. This role translates the overall business and segment strategies into actionable channel plans based on data and insights and is accountable for the quality and timely execution of activities and delivery of results across both direct customers and distributors. Depending on scope of initiatives the role will work with a team of cross-functional members including but not limited to Segment Marketing Digital Marketing Sales and Marketing Communications along with opportunities to engage propose and present to senior leadership.
This role reports to the Regional Marketing Leader Americas and EMEA
Execution of non-digital marketing initiatives and projects to drive growth and/or deliver on key objectives in priority business and segment strategies through designated channel(s) for our portfolio of automotive window tint and paint protection films and architectural window films and services in EMEA.
Develops non-digital channel marketing/market activation strategies for automotive aftermarket products in collaboration with the Regional Marketing Leader Americas and EMEA and other key stakeholders (e.g. Segment Marketing Marketing Communications Digital Marketing Sales etc.)
Develops and executes market activation plans for automotive window tint paint protection films and architectural films in close collaboration with Segment Marketing Digital Marketing and Sales utilizing segmentation and addressable market maps for where to play and how to win
Makes recommendations on marketing initiatives from strategies via annual marketing plan (includes resource cost and expected results)
Provides insight and input to cross functional stakeholders to help inform the multi-year product and service development
Draws conclusions from multiple sources of intelligence including in-market visits with channel partners commercial team members sales data customer and consumer research to triangulate and inform development of scalable marketing and advertising recommendations that support segment strategies
Networks and becomes an industry expert in assigned markets
Functional Skills and Capabilities
Develops Industry/ Market Expertise and Insights
Bias for Action in Executing Marketing Tactics
Identifies Opportunities
Demonstrates Segmentation and Targeting
Manages Projects
Develops Marketing Mix
Assesses Solution Feasibility including financial acumen
Decision Making
Collaboration and
Strong ability to review in-progress data interim results and adjust to optimize execution as needed
Required Education and/or Experience
Bachelors Degree discipline required. Marketing degree preferred
MBA degree preferred
8 years prior experience in commercial marketing or relevant roles
Prefer experience in the automotive aftermarket with products such as automotive paint correction detailing or restyling products.
Strong business marketing and financial acumen
Demonstrated performance in matrix organizations cross-functional team leadership driving complex projects to completion with tangible results
Location: Rotterdam Netherlands office Monday thru Thursday work from home on Friday.
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Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability pregnancy veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
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Manager
Driven by more than 100 years of continuous innovation, Eastman is a global specialty materials company.