Market Manager

The Market Manager acts astheinternal experton market trends, dynamics, and customer needs. This role is pivotal in defining where to play by translating market insights into actionable strategies, investment priorities, and long-term growth opportunities aligned with business objectives. The Market Manageris responsible formarket segmentation, analyzing market size and growth rates, and developing strategies to drive solution development. They also lead market research, maintainthe Copeland market model, and assess competitive, industry, and regulatory trends to inform cross-functional teams.

As a Market Manager, You Will:

• Develop and deliver the Copeland Business Strategy Plan, including marketsizing, key trends analysis, and competitor insights

• Create market roadmaps to guide product and solution development

• IdentifyM&A opportunities and develop strategic roadmaps

• Conduct value assessments to support value propositions

• Gather and analyze Voice of Customer insights to understand market challenges, customer needs, and regulatory impacts

• Monitor competitive strategies and end-user requirements to influence specifications and market strategies

• Define market segmentation, targeting, and prioritization to guide resource allocation and strategic focus

• Translate market insights into clear growth initiatives and align cross-functionally (Product, Portfolio Marketing, Commercialteams) to drive execution

• Embed market intelligence into planning cadences (e.g., AOP, strategy reviews) to ensure decisions are data-driven and aligned

KPIs

• Market growth and share vs. plan

• Revenue and profitability by market

• Delivery and execution of 5-year market strategy

• M&A pipeline quality and success

• Adoption and impact of market insights in business decisions

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in market research, strategy development, or a related field

• Proven leadership and communication skills with success in aligning cross-functional teams to execute market strategies

• Advanced proficiency with data analysis tools, market modeling platforms, and visualization tools for market sizing, segmentation, and performance tracking

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills rooted in data-driven decision-making and strategic planning

• A relentless pursuit of excellence and a strong desire to build agile systems that support commercial and operational excellence

• Deep commitment to ownership, continuous learning, and taking proactive steps to improve business outcomes

• Bachelors degree in marketing, business administration, economics, engineering or a related field

• Ability to travel 30%+

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Masters degree in marketing, business administration, economics, engineering or a related field

• Advanced knowledge of market segmentation, competitive analysis, and growth strategy development

• Experience in identifying M&A opportunities and developing strategic roadmaps

• Deep understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and regulatory impacts on business strategy

• Familiarity with Voice of Customer (VoC) methodologies and tools

• Knowledge and previous work experience in the Cold Chain  Foodservice industry or related experience with Copeland compression, controls, and enterprise services

Onsite Work Arrangement:

This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.There is the option to have 1 work from home day per week.

Why Work in St. Louis, Missouri

Our facility is located in St. Louis, famous for its Gateway Arch standing at 630 feet tall. St. Louis is a family-friendly, historic metropolitan area with a low cost of living and first-class schools. The city offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work.

About Our Location

Our location is the host of Copelands corporate headquarters. Our products have become household names that support the comfort and well-being of our customers. The employees at this location provide support to the various businesses within the platform, allowing for many networking opportunities across businesses.