Senior Advisor, Product Marketing Strategy, Aluminium

Senior Advisor, Product Marketing Strategy, Aluminium

• Be part of one of the world's largest Metal, Minerals and Materials Groups
• Join a diverse and inclusive team.
• Based in Chicago, USA or Montreal, Quebec Canada

About the role 

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

As the Senior Advisor, Aluminium Marketing, you will assist the Product Marketing Strategy team as they manage long-term product strategy and provide the voice of the customers and industry for investments throughout the global smelter system. This translate into looking ahead to find where the market is evolving (ex: recycling, low-carbon) and defining priorities for R&D development and investments needed, providing guidance to sales, while helping to create partnerships for the whole Aluminium group.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Aluminium Marketing, you will be responsible for the following:

• Understand and educate about the key commercial value drivers for the Aluminium and Commercial product groups.
• Understand the markets for the identified products: Competitors, Pricing, Supply, Demand, Perspective, Potential Disruptors.
• Develop market insights to create the Commercial GtM strategy including definition of product and service portfolios, key market and customer segments, customer value propositions, pricing policy, price setting and brand management activities.
• Drive ongoing input into the Aluminium Commercial GtM Strategy and the Marketing plans.
• Be the voice of the industry and customers back to the strategic framework for ongoing review of the GtM Strategy, the operations and the R&D group.
• Build adequate communication material to help convey the storyline and narrative of the Commercial organization to all stakeholders.
• Lead and participate in improvement projects, such as the integration of new systems or development of new marketing programs such as START. 

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• College/University Education: Bachelor’s in commerce, Finance, Business Administration or Engineering.
• >5 years’ experience
• A Master or MBA will be an asset
• Consulting skills, branding and/or ESG experience will be an asset
• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken. Rio Tinto is a global company and the duties of this position require daily collaboration with colleagues, teams or partners based outside Quebec.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills to interact with all levels of the organization
• Team player with the ability to work across cultures, countries and different customers
• Understanding of the aluminium industry and key drivers of profitability
• Ability to travel 5-20% of the time

What we offer

We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, you’re thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide:​

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment ​
• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees​
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits. ​
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program ​
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares. ​
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.​
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up) ​
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing ​
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.​
• Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals​

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 15, 2025

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About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.

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