Marketing Manager, NA Professional Hygiene

Job description

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved 2 billion CHF in 2025 sales. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,100 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success. Marketing Manager, North America Professional Hygiene As a Marketing Manager, North America Professional Hygiene , you will play a critical role in driving growth, market share, and profitability across our Professional Hygiene business. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a strategic and commercially minded marketing professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys transforming market insights into business results. Working closely with Sales, R&D, TS&D, distributors, and customers, you will lead business development initiatives, shape product portfolio strategies, and help deliver innovative solutions that address evolving market needs. If you are passionate about creating value, building strong industry relationships, and driving sustainable growth, we encourage you to apply. Essential Job Functions: Develop and execute marketing, customer segmentation, and business development strategies that drive revenue growth and increase market share. Partner closely with R&D and TS&D teams to develop differentiated product portfolios and compelling label claims aligned with customer needs. Lead promotional campaigns and go-to-market initiatives that strengthen brand awareness and support business growth objectives. Analyze market trends, customer insights, and competitive activity to identify opportunities and guide strategic decision-making. Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, customers, and key industry stakeholders across North America. Drive distribution strategy optimization, geographic expansion plans, and customer retention initiatives. Lead innovation project definition and manage the innovation pipeline in collaboration with internal and external partners. Monitor business performance, manage budgets, and ensure successful execution of marketing and business development projects. Qualifications & Experience: Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field, with knowledge of animal biosecurity preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing, business development, or a related commercial role. Proven ability to develop and execute successful growth strategies in a dynamic market environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to collaborate effectively across functions within a matrix organization while working independently when required. Willingness to travel as needed; FDA/EPA label knowledge is considered an advantage. The expected salary range for this role is $117,000 - $143,000 USD, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave. Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas: Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection. Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications. Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. US01