Product Marketing Manager

Emerson•Rosemont, CA

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Emerson Automation Solutions is seeking a passionate Product Marketing Manager to join their global product team. This role will focus on creating and delivering innovative product solutions for the Plugs and Receptacles and Control Stations product portfolios, involving strategy and roadmap planning and execution. The position is based at Appleton Group’s Global HQ in Rosemont, IL, with the flexibility of one remote work day per week. The ideal candidate will be open to change, continuously learn, stay connected with customers, involve stakeholders in decision-making, and transform ideas into actionable results.

Requirements

BA/BS in Business, Marketing, Product Design, or Engineering
4 + years’ product/portfolio management (manufacturing) experience
Proficient in Microsoft business applications
Experience working in a leadership role on a product team or business process
Ability to understand technical product concepts and help translate them into clear customer value
Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
Ability to travel up to 25% annually

Nice To Haves

Background in the electrical, mechanical or industrial products industry
MBA or Advanced Business Education
Knowledge/experience with hazardous location products and certification standards, particularly NEC/CEC standards
Strong project management skills
Global product experience and experience working with global teams

Responsibilities

Own comprehensive knowledge of the market, competitive landscape, customer requirements, and distribution channels.
Anticipate market and customer requirements for the product category.
Serve as a passionate voice for the customer while leading cross-functional New Product Development.
Develop business cases and product requirements documents for new products and product enhancements, collaborating with a cross-functional team (engineering, operations, supply chain, marketing communications, sales) to refine concepts, evaluate feasibility and communicate the business impact & solution value proposition.
Perform ongoing analysis and propose necessary actions to ensure continued marketability of the product line.
Lead cross-functional teams to enhance customer service experience by ensuring streamlined order processes and timely shipment fulfillment.
Collaborate with the marketing communications and sales enablement team to define the go-to-market strategy to create demand within key market verticals.
Travel as needed to visit customers, distributors, key industry, and corporate events.