Marketing Manager- Manufacturing

Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, is hiring a Marketing Manager – Manufacturing Division in India. Ecolab is a company committed to growth, and we believe that our Marketing Department is one of the keys to our success. Marketing roles at Ecolab are very challenging and involve diverse skills and responsibilities. As a marketing function, we are committed to driving growth while providing individuals with a range of developmental career opportunities.

The members of our marketing team have an opportunity to help our customers meet their goals, differentiate Ecolab from our competition, and impact the achievement of our aggressive growth targets. This position is part of the high-growth Manufacturing & Industrial business portfolio within Global Water Solutions.

This individual will be expected to lead, collaborate, and work closely with cross-functional teams (sales, technical consultants, supply chain, operations, R&D, regulatory and finance) to deliver new customers, strengthen portfolio positioning, and build growth solutions for Manufacturing industries including Automotive, Pharma, Chemicals and other Industrial Utilities-driven business segments.

This role focuses on differentiating Nalco Water chemical programs, driving digital adoption and supporting new product introductions, and translating plant-level operational insights into strategic marketing initiatives.

What’s in it for You

· You’ll join a growth company offering a competitive base salary, bonus structure and benefits

· A long-term, advancing career path

· Access to the industry’s most innovative training programs

· A culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection

· Pride in working for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments

Responsibilities

· Develop and execute Go-to-Market strategies for Nalco Water’s Manufacturing segment portfolio—boiler & cooling water treatments, process chemicals, industrial cleaning solutions, wastewater programs, and digital monitoring platforms (e.g., 3D TRASAR).

· Drive sales growth and profitability through segment-focused marketing programs, pricing strategies, new product launches, and portfolio optimization.

· Build segment insights for diverse Manufacturing industries

· Lead VOC programs to identify plant-level operational challenges—heat-exchange inefficiencies, scaling/corrosion issues, water reuse, microbial contamination, energy losses, wastewater compliance, asset reliability and sustainability targets.

· Provide sales enablement through application guides, performance models, industrial protocols, case studies, competitive intelligence, and industry-specific training modules.

· Collaborate with Technical Consultants and Field Engineers to understand process requirements (utility loads, heat-transfer needs, etc)

· Stay updated on industry standards and regulatory norms (CPCB, environmental compliance, Zero Liquid Discharge, pharma GMP, water quality guidelines, sustainability frameworks).

· Lead cross-functional project teams involving Engineering, Finance, Regulatory, Technical Services and Sales to deliver customer-centric solutions.

· Prepare performance dashboards, market sizing, competition mapping, segment opportunity assessments, and annual marketing plans.

Minimum Qualifications

· Master’s degree (MBA in Marketing preferred)

· 10+ years of B2B marketing or technical-commercial experience, including at least 5 years in Industrial/Manufacturing sectors such as Automotive, Chemicals, Pharma, etc

· Experience interacting with Senior Executives like Plant Heads, Utilities Managers, Engineering leaders, Safety/Compliance teams and Procurement

Preferred Qualifications

· Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Environmental) or Science with technical depth

· Experience in VOC programs, technical marketing, industrial solutions design, or digital monitoring tools (IoT/automation platforms)

· Knowledge of industrial sector economics and operational benchmarks (e.g., energy efficiency, water KPIs, throughput metrics)

· Strong cross-functional leadership and project management abilities

· Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills in fast-paced environments

· Experience in marketing SaaS based commercial digital products and IOTs