Sr. Product Marketing Manager – Abrasives

Milwaukee Tool•Brookfield, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Milwaukee Tool, we believe our people and culture drive our success. This role offers the opportunity to develop disruptive new technologies and solutions within our Product Marketing team. We are open to hiring at the level of Product Manager to Senior Manager Product Marketing, depending on the candidate. Our Product Marketing team collaborates directly with end users and engineering teams to grow products and product lines through various marketing functions and projects, while maintaining strong internal and external stakeholder relationships. We engage directly with end users via interviews, job site visits, and field testing to understand their daily work, enabling us to create solutions that enhance their safety and productivity. We research, develop, and commercialize disruptive new products to meet company growth objectives by working with cross-functional teams and owning products from conception to completion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related area
5-10 years of experience 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
Availability to participate in occasional early morning or evening meetings with global business partners
Willingness to travel 25-30% of the time
Proficiency in PC skills including MS Office and Internet usage

Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning and product development for abrasives product categories, delegating tasks and challenging direct reports 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.