OEM Manager, Automotive at Evonik in Allentown, PA

OEM Manager, Automotive Location: Allentown, PA What we offer Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us. Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik: https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/ The Regional OEM Manager develops, plans and executes the regional OEM strategy for the business segments and the PL. The Regional OEM Manager provides guidance to the industry with regard to OEM specification-setting based on his/her deep understanding of technical issues defined by Evonik’s technologies, products and spheres of knowledge. He/she establishes contacts to OEMs, builds long-term relationships and enlists OEM influence on the industry to adopt resource efficient solutions that benefit OA. He/She is responsible for identifying and communicating opportunities for new or expanded business as well as potential threats to OA business. RESPONSIBILITIES The OEM Manager automotive develops and executes the regional OEM strategy for all products in the Business Line Oil Additives. He/she provides guidance to the industry with regard to OEM specification-setting based on his/her deep understanding of technical issues defined by Evonik’s technologies, products, and spheres of knowledge. He/she establishes contacts to OEMs, builds long-term relationships, and enlists OEM influence on the industry to adopt resource efficient solutions that benefit Oil Additives. He/she is responsible for identifying and communicating opportunities for new or expanded business as well as potential threats to current business. The OEM Manager closely cooperates with the automotive business segment managers and supports the implementation of the OEM aspects of the segment strategy, both internally, and with industry bodies. They also cooperates/collaborates with the OEM Managers in other regions to ensure global alignment of OEM strategies and actions. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree or higher in science or engineering Minimum 5 years' experience in technical, marketing, account management, or OEM roles in the lubricants or automotive industry. Strong understanding of OEM value chains, drivers, and needs. Knowledge in lubricant formulation work desired Exceptional technical knowledge and strong interest in engineering topics. Excellent communication, networking skills, and proven ability to build trust with key OEM stakeholders. Proficiency in documenting via CRM tool and ability to travel as needed meet OEM contacts and attend industry meetings/events. The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach.  Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations. Your Application To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html. Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations. Your Talent Acquisition Manager: Brittney Compton [C] Company is Evo Oil Additives US