Product Management and Marketing Manager

ITT • Santa Rosa, CA

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About The Position

ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations. Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen and Svanehøj. Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone. Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. Position Summary The Product Marketing Manager will manage all aspects of product marketing. The position will be responsible for all product decisions, marketing strategy, product introduction and aspects of product line management.

Requirements

• BS Business, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent required
• 10 years’ experience in sales and marketing
• 10 years’ experience with Intellectual Property/ Patent Management for new technology
• 10 years’ experience with contract terms & conditions negotiation; specifically, the capability to adapt pricing and business models required to introduce or reposition products in various markets.
• Above average communication skills for both internal and external sales application contacts
• Above average skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated success in Business Development and Marketing
• High initiative, goal orientation, execution

Nice To Haves

• MBA Degree
• 10 years’ experience in product management and product marketing in the Oil and Gas Exploration industry
• Experience with harsh environment materials and equipment
• Knowledge of oil and gas market and technology

Responsibilities

• Champion products through the ITT Stage Gate Development Process
• Work actively with Sales to develop opportunities for their product lines
• Develop periodic tactical plans for all product marketing activities
• Be familiar with and analyze competitors in our market segments
• Manage product life cycles including sustaining and obsolescence activities
• Work with Sales team to develop product pricing and discounting policies
• Develop and publish various reports on product sales history
• Forecast sales of new and existing products
• Work with Controller and Operations on product profitability and product line financials
• Business Development: Market scanning Customer analysis Concept development Business planning
• Marketing Communications: Internet and print content management Trade Show coordination and content management 3D animation coordination Electronic marketing and lead generation

Benefits

• ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees