Product Marketing Manager

Company: Dekker Vacuum Technologies
Location: Michigan City
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Dekker Vacuum Technologies, based in Michigan City, Indiana, is an industry leader in the manufacturing of tough and reliable vacuum solutions. The vacuum solutions designed and built at Dekker Vacuum Technologies, play a critical role in the demanding manufacturing processes like those in woodworking, food processing, medical, plastics and power generation. Backed by service and support you can always count on, Dekker Vacuum Technologies desire to exceed expectations is built into every vacuum product and is easily recognizable in the service and support after the sale. We are currently looking for a Product Marketing Manager to join our team.This is a key Product Marketing Manager role with the responsibility for driving and supporting product management activities for key product lines; Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps and Systems. The position will require regular interaction with; operations, sales, and marketing, engineering, senior and executive-level leadership team as well as frequent interaction with our customers for all markets served.*Main Responsibilities: ** *Product Management: *Provide support for Liquid Ring, Rotary Vane, Rotary Piston, Claw Pump, and Systems Product Management activities, including Road-Maps and Voice of Customer. Also, Manage Change internally, within DEKKER as well as externally with all customers. Provide direction and focus on current and next-generation product platform development that will take the brand to the next chapter in its long history and ensure the new technology becomes the benchmark for Liquid Ring technology.* *Champion Innovation: * Work with Senior Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, and Application Engineering functions to help promote innovation and ideation that results in new technology development for highly differentiated products and delivers high-value solutions to Atlas Copco's customers.* *Voice of Customer / Market Requirements Specification: * Drive the process of collecting and analyzing feedback from customers, stakeholders, and other teams to define requirements, features, and specifications for current next-generation products. Maintain and update MRS (Market Requirements Specifications). Define the 'why', 'what,' and 'when' of the product that the R&D team will develop & build.* *Develop Value Propositions and go-to Market Strategies* - Quantify and capture product value in "Why-Buy" marketing documents and develop a market strategy for the current next generation platform across different applications, regions and customers. Work with sales and account managers to execute marketing strategies to meet product revenue and margin targets.* *Project Prioritization: *Provide guidance, strategy, and financial and business case analysis input to prioritize projects and activities to support the growth of liquid ring sales.* *Business Support: *Perform detailed financial analysis and define business cases to support: forecasting, project justifications, product margins, and other business activities. Drive pricing and cost policies and controls to improve business performance.* *Develop and Upgrade Product Marketing Materials: *Create new content and update legacy value propositions and product marketing materials, including online and printed communications. Setup structured locations and repositories of content for easy access by customers as well as internal stakeholders.* *Provide Training: *Develop and roll out training material and organize regular training sessions.* *Application Support: * Provide support for vacuum system design, application engineering, and proposal generation to assist the sales force in promoting Liquid Ring pump and system sales. Review and responds to customer inquiries and specifications on a timely basis. Design vacuum systems to meet customer requirements. Travel to customer sites and make presentations as necessary.*Requirements of the position: ** Bachelor's Degree level or higher in Science or Engineering discipline.* 5 plus years' experience within either or a combination of the Vacuum Pump and systems or equivalent vacuum product manager experience.* Experience within OEM or End User business in; process equipment development, product management or marketing* Experience in one or more roles including: Engineering, R&D, Product Manager or similar* Proven Project Management skills - essential* Creative & Strategic thinking skills - essentialJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Parental leave* Professional development assistance* Referral program* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Monday to FridaySupplemental Pay:* Bonus payExperience:* Vacuum Pump and Systems: 5 years (Required)Work Location: One location

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