ABOUT OPTA
From our roots providing sand to local foundries in the 1880's, Opta has grown to an international group of companies committed to delivering optimal results for our customers. Opta's purpose is to be the leading supplier of performance solutions for metallurgical, value-added glass, and specialty chemical applications. We strive to be the leading provider of innovative steelmaking reagents, slag conditioners, and metal remediation materials consumed in the North American and European markets. We aim to be the market leader in steelmaking products through an unwavering focus on supporting our customers’ needs. We measure our success by our presence in a majority of steel mills throughout the world. Our vision is to expand our geographic reach and broaden into adjacent industries such as aluminum, copper, concrete, and glass.
OPTA CORE VALUES
Accountability and Integrity in everything we do

• PEOPLE: We will invest in our people with promoting Diversity and Inclusion for the success of our organization
• CUSTOMERS: Committed to our customers to deliver Consistent Quality products, Solutions and Service
• SAFETY: Providing employees a Safe environment in which to thrive
• INNOVATION: Deliver outstanding performance through Continuous Improvement and Creativity
• SUSTAINABILITY: Enhancing Sustainability by respecting and protecting the Environment in the communication where we live and work

Summary: The Strategic Marketing Manager will report directly to the Vice President – Commercial and will be responsible for analyzing, summarizing and creating actionable reports that will guide Opta's future commercial strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides actionable overall market and customer insights to address key strategic questions
• Develops marketing strategy by studying economic indicators, tracking changes in demand, identifying customers, and monitoring competitors
• Organizes customer-relations programs and company presence at conventions, annual meetings, trade associations, and seminars
• Responsible for tracking, reporting, and analyzing the performance of marketing & business activities, ad-hoc analytic requests, and development/automation of regular reports
• Analyzes and summarizes external and internal customer data using database queries, spreadsheets models, web analytics tools, statistical analysis tools, and campaign management software tools
• Creates PowerPoint presentations to provide product and market insights to other marketing and sales departments
• Provides tactical support to implement ideas
• Provides support and oversight for special projects and initiatives
• Identifies and provides recommendations on improvements across the organization
• Track new markets and emerging trends
• Work closely with company’s sales and product development teams
• Provide and coordinate reporting assistance to existing & prospective entities as required

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or other quantitative discipline is required
• MBA or Master’s Degree preferred
• 5-10 years related work experience in B2B commercial space, preferably serving industrial markets
• Familiarity with CRM software, ideally Salesforce
• Excellent communication skills/ multi-lingual preferred
• Expertise in Microsoft Powerpoint
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Tableau or similar data visualization tools

LOCATION: Home office/remote. Travel as required (estimated 25-50%)
Opta offers a diverse compensation and benefit package that includes the following:

• Extended Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Life, AD&D, and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Match
• Competitive Compensation Program
• On Demand Pay (Dayforce Wallet)

We thank everyone for applying however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Opta USA, an Opta Group Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age (40-70), national origin, sexual orientation, or physical disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement).