Job Details
Our client a leader in the manufaucturing of Hi-Speed connectors for the data communictions industry is currently seeking a Global Product Marketing Manager to be responsible for supporting existing High Speed business and assisting in the development of new markets and customers to help ensure continued growth within the Hi Speed Division. This position works closely with a number of different global teams, including Engineering and Sales, to identify, develop, and capture business opportunities worldwide.
Responsibilities:
- Direct and manage the Product Marketing of the High Speed product portfolio and services to drive market share and revenue growth
- Develop competitive analyses and pricing strategies to win majority market share across the industry
- Drive a strong understanding of the customers product requirements within engineering to help ensure project priorities meet customers expectations
- Oversee customer product qualifications
- Identify product gaps related to customer market share opportunities and communicate these back through the engineering team for development
- Monitor revenue and margin targets; work with sales and operations to close gaps
- Negotiate quarterly, semi-annual, and annual contracts with customers
- Direct status meetings with customers, sales, product management, operations, and engineering
- Work with group marketing on product promotion and web site search optimization
- Develop annual strategy and budget expectations
- Work with sales to manage and maximize design win opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with MBA preferred
- 5-10 years relevant experience with working knowledge of Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Operational disciplines in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
- 3+ years of experience managing high performing teams
- 3+ years of experience working in high speed interconnect space.
- Achievements indicating strong financial, leadership, and business management skills
- Comfortable working with multiple levels of the organization and with all functional groups
- Competency in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Travel is required, with some travel to Asia