Director, Strategic Marketing at Emerson Electric Co in Mansfield, Ohio

Job Description:

At Emerson, we are innovators and problem-solvers, focused on a common purpose: leaving our world in a better place than we found it. Each and every day, our foundational values—integrity, safety and quality, supporting our people, customer focus, continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation—inform every decision we make and empower our employees to keep reaching higher. As a global technology and engineering leader, we provide groundbreaking solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Our Emerson Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid, and discrete manufacturers maximize production and protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs. Our Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency and create sustainable infrastructure.

Emerson, a Fortune 500 company with $15.3 billion in sales and 200 manufacturing locations worldwide, is committed to helping employees grow and thrive throughout their careers.
Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring options or a recent MBA graduate, you’ll find a variety of opportunities at Emerson. Join our team and start your journey today.

If you are a MARKETING professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you!  Based in our MANSFIELD, OH location, you will work with our global teams to develop new products which drive step-function growth. You will also lead the expansion of our environmental sensing initiatives. Therm-O-Disc, with 10 international facilities and 4,000 employees, is the global leader in sensing solutions, keeping people and their homes safe for more than 70 years. Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to join Therm-O-Disc, a business unit of Emerson, where you can excel in a fast-paced, performance-based, multicultural team atmosphere, delivering value to the industries we serve.

AS THE DIRECTOR, Strategic Marketing, YOU WILL: 

• Work directly with the VP Marketing, President and Executive Staff to set Business Development strategy, goals, and objectives.

• Work with Sales, Marketing, and Customers to understand market trends and customer needs. Captures market trends/voice of customer (VOC) in our growth strategy that fits overall Business Development strategy. 

• Work with Engineering to develop key platform products that address the VOC and drive execution.

• Generate and implement strategies that generate step function growth within the business cycle.

• Identify internal technology gaps and works with engineering to address them via internal technology development and/or external technology partnerships.

• Lead expansion of served available market (SAM) with the successful execution of new initiatives.

• Serve as project leader for new platform initiatives.

• Lead cross-functional teams to drive execution and ensure products, business processes, and quality levels meet customer expectations. 

• Creates Sales & Marketing presentations to drive growth initiatives.

• Works collaboratively across Emerson to independently drive growth initiatives.

WHO YOU ARE:

You are the first to spot possible future policies, practices, and trends in the organization, with the competition, and in the marketplace. You formulate a clear strategy and map aggressive steps that will accelerate the organization toward its goals. You always keep the end in sight and put in extra effort to meet deadlines. 

Flexible Work Schedule – Remote Work Option and Core Hours
This role has the flexibility of a remote work option up to three days a week and a core hour schedule. You can choose to flex your start and stop times given you are working during the core hours of 9:00am - 3:00pm. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and productivity as we serve the needs of our customers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• MBA required with a minimum of five years of combined Sales and Marketing/Product Management experience
  

• Bachelors degree required; engineering degree preferred

• Ability to travel up to 25% for the position. 

• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship for this position is not available.   

 PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:  

• Preferred understanding of sensing technologies.

• Strong domain knowledge in one or more key markets preferred: HVAC, Automotive, Appliance, Industrial and Medical

• Excellent leadership and team building skills

• Superior communication skills; ability to effectively present to executives

• Strategic mindset and ability to cultivate innovation required

• Advanced decision making, problem solving, and negotiation skills required  

WHY EMERSON? 

Our Commitment to Our People

We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills and competencies to compete and lead in a global economy. Our training programs focus on end-to-end development from onboarding through senior leadership.

Benefits
Emerson places a high value on ensuring that employees have a good work-life balance. We provide access to a competitive benefits package, including the following: medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401k participation, profit sharing, fitness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and paid parental leave. Immediate vacation and holiday pay available, including a discretionary holiday bonus. Several resource groups, including the Diversity and Inclusion committee, ensure that the Emerson values are incorporated into everyday employee life.

Why Work in the Mid-Ohio Area
Our facility is located is Mansfield, OH which is centrally located between Cleveland and Columbus via Interstate 71. Mansfield is known for its opportunities in the service, healthcare and education industries. The low cost of living and surrounding neighborhoods/school systems make Mansfield a great option for working professionals and families. Local areas to live include Ontario, Lexington, Butler, Bellville, and Lucas. Some employees choose to commute from suburbs of Cleveland and Columbus too. Downtown Mansfield is home to a number of attractions and art venues including the downtown Brickyard Concert Venue, Renaissance Theatre, and Carrousel Park while other local attractions include Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Snow Trails Resort, Mohican State Park, and Malabar Farm State Park. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, arts scenes, and outdoor adventures that make them exciting places to live and work.

Our success is measured by the positive impact we make on people, our communities and the world in which we live. Learn more about us!.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.

Diversity and Inclusion at Emerson is about welcoming, respecting, and valuing the differences each employee possesses. Inclusion is creating a real sense of engagement, belonging and connection for all employees. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity & Inclusion at Emerson.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to idisability.administrator@emerson.com.  

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