Product Marketing Manager

About the role

Emerson Automation Solutions has an exciting opportunity for a Product Marketing Manager to serve as a key member of the global product team, providing strategy and roadmap planning and execution towards developing and maintaining comprehensive customer-focused solutions for the Plugs and Receptacles and Control Stations product portfolios. This opportunity is based in Appleton Group's Global HQ in Rosemont, IL location with the flexibility to work remotely one day a week.

Responsibilities

• Own comprehensive knowledge of the market, competitive landscape, customer requirements, and distribution channels
• Anticipate market and customer requirements for the product category
• Be a passionate voice for the customer while leading cross-functional New Product Development
• Develop business cases and product requirements documents for new products and product enhancements, collaborating with a cross-functional team (engineering, operations, supply chain, marketing communications, sales) to refine concepts, evaluate feasibility and communicate the business impact & solution value proposition
• Perform ongoing analysis and propose necessary actions to ensure continued marketability of the product line
• Lead cross-functional teams to enhance customer service experience by ensuring streamlined order processes and timely shipment fulfillment
• Collaborate with the marketing communications and sales enablement team to define the go-to-market strategy to create demand within key market verticals
• Travel as needed to visit customers, distributors, key industry, and corporate events

Requirements

• BA/BS in Business, Marketing, Product Design, or Engineering
• 4+ years' product/portfolio management (manufacturing) experience
• Proficient in Microsoft business applications
• Experience working in a leadership role on a product team or business process
• Ability to understand technical product concepts and help translate them into clear customer value
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% annually

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in the electrical, mechanical or industrial products industry
• MBA or Advanced Business Education
• Knowledge/experience with hazardous location products and certification standards, particularly NEC/CEC standards
• Strong project management skills
• Global product experience and experience working with global teams

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee resource groups
• Recognition programs
• Flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave