Product Manager - Automation

Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG

$85K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree or equivalent in Marketing or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Marketing or Sales of Electronic Components
  • Strong communication, analytical, and presentation skills
  • Deep understanding of the customer decision-making process
  • Knowledge of the Industrial Market Segment is a plus
  • French language skills are an asset

Responsibilities

  • Develop market strategies and plans for product lines
  • Conduct market research to track trends and inform product choices
  • Recommend pricing strategies to align with optimal Value Selling Proposition
  • Craft messaging and sales tools to communicate product values effectively
  • Collaborate on product campaigns with the marketing team
  • Support sales efforts through training and customer engagement
  • Prepare and present at trade shows and company events

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, growing company
  • Dynamic leadership with a strong history of growth and profitability
  • Employee benefits included in the remuneration package
Full Job Description
DESCRIPTION

The Product Marketing Manager manages all of the various product lines within the Interface portfolio; consisting of an extensive relay portfolio, signal conditioners, and energy monitoring devices.

The Product Marketing Manager (PMM) responsible for this line will develop effective marketing strategies and plans to communicate the features and benefits of existing and new products to the Canadian market.

The PMM will handle market research on current trending products, establish market launch plans for upcoming products, influence pricing, guide sales teams, develop messaging and market positioning around products.

The Product Marketing Manager reports to the Director of Marketing and works with HQ team members in Germany to ensure that Canadian marketing plans meet local and global objectives.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Continuously develop a knowledge and understanding of the local market(s) and select the products from the portfolio which are applicable, and which will best help in achieving the sales budget.
  • Recommend pricing strategies and providing direction to align sales with optimum Value Selling Proposition.
  • Communicate the vision and value of new products to the sales team and develop sales tools that facilitate the selling process.
  • Build brand (portfolio) awareness by supporting the Marcomm team with content for digital marketing and trade publication use.
  • Continually develop the knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects of the product portfolio, the advantages (value) and what differentiates the products over those of the competition.

  • Collaborate with the Product Marketing team to coordinate on product campaigns (COMPLETE line).
  • Support the sales team with customer visits for new product introductions, special projects, training, and/or technical application support.
  • Preparing for, participating in and/or presenting at trade shows and other company / customer events


QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
  • University degree and/or College Technician/Technologist, or Marketing
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Marketing and/or Sales of Electronic Components
  • Excellent communication, analytical and presentation skills
  • Excellent understanding of the customer decision process and key drivers.
  • Understanding of the Industrial Market Segment is an asset.
  • French speaking is an asset.


ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Attendance in accordance with company policies and participation in local, regional, and (inter)national meetings
  • Must be able to travel overnight as required
  • Must have a valid driver's license


We are offering an attractive remuneration package, including salary in the range of $85,000 to $95,000 annually, employee benefits and the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced growing company with dynamic leadership and a history of growth and profitability.

To apply for this position:

Interested candidate may apply in complete confidence by submitting a resume with a summary of their achievements. This hiring process may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen and assess applicants.

We appreciate your interest; however only candidates selected for interviews will be notified.

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