Sr. Product Marketing Manager – Abrasives

Milwaukee Tool•Brookfield, MT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Milwaukee Tool, we firmly believe that our people and our culture drive our success. You will have access to everything you need to develop disruptive new technologies and solutions on our Product Marketing team. We are open to the level of the role from Product Manager to Senior Manager Product Marketing, for the right candidate. Our Product Marketing team is responsible for working directly with end users and engineering teams to grow products and product lines through the administration and coordination of a variety of marketing functions and projects; all while maintaining a cooperative relationship with internal and external stakeholders. Our team works directly with end users through interviews, job site visits and field testing, allowing us to understand the work they do day-in and day-out so we can make solutions that help them stay safe and productive. We research, develop, and commercialize disruptive new products to meet company growth goals by participating and interacting with various cross functional teams and departments, owning a product from cradle to grave.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related area
Experience of 5-10 years in Marketing/Sales roles
Experience managing complex trade-offs through new product development
Experience managing projects through a stage-gate process
Ability to define and drive platform level design requirements based on end user needs
Accomplished analytic, written, verbal and interpersonal skills plus demonstrated problem solving and decision-making abilities required
Availability to participate in occasional early morning or evening meetings with global business partners is required to support international collaboration
Willingness to travel 25-30% of the time
Proficiency in PC skills including MS Office and Internet usage is required

Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning and product development for abrasives product categories, delegating tasks and challenging direct report to defend recommendations.
Prioritize new product development aligned with company objectives, coordinating schedules and securing resources.
Maintain expertise in product knowledge, market trends, and end-user applications through industry events and interactions.
Serve as the focal point for product issue resolution, lead departmental improvement initiatives, and provide category updates to senior management.
Drive the initial stages of new product development, including research, analysis, and financial considerations, ensuring customer input throughout the process.
Manage product portfolios, implementing strategies for positioning, forecasting, and updates.
Develop launch programs, sales materials, and training initiatives, collaborating with brand and channel management.
Participate in customer presentations, trade shows, and industry events to promote product categories.
Streamline processes and mentor junior staff in project management and cross-functional teamwork.
Initiate and oversee market research plans, analyze findings, and report to senior management.
Interact with cross-functional teams to meet objectives and facilitate timely project completion.