Product Marketing Manager - Racine, United States - Ideal Industries

    Ideal Industries
    Ideal Industries Racine, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Overview:

    Cree Lighting is a market-leading innovator of LED lighting for indoor, outdoor and intelligent lighting applications that improve society and safeguard our planet. Additionally, our cutting-edge technology delivers reliable performance and value beyond light for office and industrial buildings, schools and universities, municipalities, automotive dealerships, healthcare facilities, and more

    As team member at Cree Lighting, youll enjoy outstanding benefits that include medical, dental, vision and a match on our 401k. We are a values-based organization that seeks people that don't just want to "work" but that want to integrate with our culture and grow with the business over time.

    If youre intrigued about us keep reading to learn about a fantastic opportunity as a Product Marketing Manager.

    The Opportunity

    As a Product Marketing Manager, you will lead our Indoor Products category, and to help drive revenue and margin growth across multiple product segments. In this role you are the Voice of the Customer, responsible for launching and managing industry leading LED lighting products. This position reports to our VP, Product Strategy and is based in our Racine WI, Headquarters.

    Responsibilities:
    • Identify opportunities for new product development and product enhancements for assigned product segment.
    • Works cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, and Customer Service teams, ensuring that Cree Lighting has the product portfolio, performance, positioning, and pricing to win and is aligned with the Cree Lighting Strategy.
    • Partners with internal and external stakeholders, positioning Cree Lighting to meet and exceed revenue and profitability goals.
    • Travel up to 30%.
    Qualifications:
    • Ability to communicate with ease cross functionally and at all levels of the business, from the manufacturing floor to Senior Leaders and Company CEOs.
    • A demonstrated problem solver, who exhibits exceptional follow-up with a positive demeanor.
    • Proven ability to gain trust and respect from customers including executive teams, sales teams, and key stakeholders.

    Requirements

    • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience, in Business, Marketing, or Engineering. Masters degree in Business (MBA), Marketing, or Engineering
    • 3-5 years of experience in Product Marketing, Product Management, or similar experience. LED lighting fixture and industry experience preferred.
    • Experience in Petroleum and/or Indoor Commercial verticals and lighting products & applications, highly desirable.
    • Proficient in Office 365 and applicable programs.
    • Excellent presentation and written communication skills.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    • Hybrid schedule: Monday Thursday onsite; Friday remote work

    Connect With Us

    Not ready to apply or would you like information on future opportunities? Connect with us for general consideration.

    Cree Lighting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.