Job Description- Lead market research efforts to identify growth opportunities, competitive positioning, and market trends.
- Develop and implement strategic and tactical plans to increase market share and profitability.
- Analyze industry, financial, technological, and competitive factors to guide business decisions and support sales and engineering initiatives.
- Identify and drive new business opportunities while expanding existing customer relationships.
- Collaborate with customers to understand application requirements, quality expectations, and cost considerations.
- Serve as a project leader, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure customer needs are met and opportunities are successfully executed.
- Lead pricing strategies, promotional activities, and profitability initiatives to achieve growth and margin objectives.
- Manage RFQ processes, including contract review, costing, and pricing.
- Provide operations with accurate demand forecasts and market intelligence to support delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction goals.
- Partner with global Hutchinson teams to ensure consistent service and support for worldwide customers.
- Support digital marketing efforts by developing customer success stories and market-driven content.
Success Measures- Sales and order growth
- Market share expansion
- Forecast accuracy
- Gross margin performance
- New product development opportunities
- Customer retention and satisfaction
- Contribution to digital marketing initiatives
QualificationsRequired- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Business, Marketing, or another technical discipline.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience in market management, product management, business development, or industrial marketing.
- Experience developing and executing strategic marketing plans.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate across engineering, operations, quality, sales, and executive leadership teams.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Self-motivated with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Preferred- MBA or advanced business degree.
- Experience within Industrial, Vehicle, OEM, engineered products, manufacturing, or related markets.
- Knowledge of ISO, TS, AS9100, or similar quality management systems.
- Experience managing custom-engineered product solutions and industrial OEM customers.
What We're Looking ForThe ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who can also execute. You are a strong communicator, a champion for growth, and someone who can rally teams around opportunities. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are comfortable working independently, and have the drive and persistence to turn ideas into results.
Join us and show what drives you!
A French company with an international presence (25 countries): 170 years of history and passing on our know-how.
5 billion in turnover, with 5% invested in R&D.
