Operational Marketing Manager

Role Function and Department: Energy Applications, Enabling Electrifications

Location: Mumbai, India

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategically minded India Operational Marketing Manager to accelerate Infineum's growth ambitions in one of the world's most dynamic mobility markets.

This role combines the responsibilities of an Operational Marketing Manager (OMM) and Product Manager for India Market, into a single market-facing position. The successful candidate will act as the primary interface between India's market opportunities, customer growth plans and portfolio strategy in close collaboration with the HSM and TMs (Enabling and deployment).

You will be responsible for identifying growth opportunities, shaping portfolio strategy and driving execution across multiple stakeholders. The role requires strong commercial acumen, technical credibility, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence across organizational boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

Drive India Growth Strategy : Develop and execute India's 3–5 year growth strategy aligned with "Enabling Electrification" strategy

• Identify and prioritize opportunities that deliver profitable growth and increased share of wallet with key customers.


• Build and maintain a robust opportunity pipeline across MTF, ATF, e-fluids, AGO and offroad.


• Work closely with Sales, Technology and Strategic Marketing to convert opportunities into commercial success.

Own Portfolio Deployment and Lifecycle Management

• Develop country-specific portfolio strategies aligned with market needs.


• Identify portfolio gaps and recommend claim extensions, new developments or customer-specific solutions.


• Manage product lifecycle activities including commercialization, optimization and de-commercialization.


• Ensure alignment between customer needs, business priorities and portfolio decisions.


• Support value proposition development and competitive differentiation.

Lead Market Intelligence and Competitive Analysis

• Monitor OEM, lubricant and mobility trends in India.


• Assess competitor positioning and technology developments.


• Develop market outlooks, forecasts and business cases for investment opportunities.


• Act as the internal voice of the Indian market and customer.

You will be successful when you:

• Deliver measurable growth in volume, margin and share of wallet.


• Successfully deploy and optimize the portfolio within the Indian market.


• Identify and commercialize new opportunities in conventional and future mobility segments.


• Strengthen Infineum's reputation as a trusted technology and strategic partner in India.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Commercial and/or marketing experience


• Understanding of lubricants, driveline fluids, mobility technologies.


• Familiarity with the Indian automotive and lubricant industry landscape.


• Demonstrated ability to identify and execute growth opportunities.


• Strong influencing, stakeholder management and communication skills.


• Proven ability to work effectively across commercial, marketing and technology organizations.

Desirable

• Experience with OEM landscape, factory fill and service fill markets.


• Knowledge of the competitor portfolio in India, strength and weaknesses.


• Understanding of the full manufacturing and supply chain structure at Infineum.


• Experience in portfolio management.

Who We Are

Infineum is a world-class specialty chemicals company dedicated to groundbreaking specialty chemicals through innovative research. Our purpose is to create a sustainable future through innovative chemistry and we are proud of our global footprint and commitment to safety.

Why Work for Us

Infineum offers competitive pay, work flexibility, and comprehensive wellbeing initiatives. Our inclusive and collaborative culture ensures every team member is valued and empowered, fostering growth and development. Join Infineum for a rewarding career where innovation and support are at the forefront.

 What we offer:

• The opportunity to learn and grow.  We believe there is no better way to learn than by doing, so from day one you will have the opportunity to make a real difference and develop the next generation of fuel and lubricant additives that will power transportation of the future.


• Exposure across several key global groups and the opportunity to work with people from around the world, gaining an understanding of a commercial business as a whole


• Build a stimulating, long-term career with an inclusive company that values everyone as an individual.

 Learn more

https://www.infineum.com