Director of Marketing, Press Connection at Emerson in Elyria, OH

What is a Director of Marketing for Press Connection?

The Marketing Director leads a talented team of managers in this highly visible, strategic growth business segment. This includes plumbing cordless joining tools, connected device features, and new market applications. This role is expected to lead critical elements such as: new product development, strategic partner management, new business opportunities and organization planning/coaching. This role is located in our RIDGID® World HQ in Elyria (just a little west of Cleveland), Ohio USA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop global strategies to accelerate market technology conversion and gain share
• Drive segment growth and 3-5 year product road mapping through the business cycle
• Identify significant new product opportunities
• Reveal market white space in either adjacent or unserved markets that would add significant value to our brand and revenue
• Have the deepest understanding of competitors in the Press Connection industry and be able to communicate competitive situations to all levels of the organization
• Understand emerging technologies and business practices. Develop proposals to integrate the same into RIDGID products and services
• Collaborate with global battery hydraulic tool teams to drive synergies and cross platform opportunities
• Manage priorities with strategic agility and in-depth, hands-on product expertise
• Build effective teams and develop direct reports

Requirements

• Proven leadership history
• A knack for communicating effectively and working as a team
• A proven ability to maintain a high level of organization and service, manage multiple projects and timelines
• Experience leading market research (both internal and external resources) to find opportunities in current and potential market spaces
• Strong presentation and written communication skills
• A Bachelor’s degree is required (preferably in Marketing or Business) or equivalent amount of pertinent experience. MBA is strongly preferred.
• Preferred minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing (ideally in related industries)

Desired Knowledge and Experience

• Analytical skills and critical thinking track record
• Display cultural sensitivity given the global focus
• Accelerated skillset with Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strong budget and project management skills

Korn Ferry Competencies

• Cultivates Innovation
• Strategic Mindset
• Manages Ambiguity
• Drives Vision and Purpose
• Global Perspective
• Business Insight
• Manages Complexity
• Drives Engagement

Perks and Benefits

• Matching 401k and Defined Contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employee discounts
• Tuition assistance