Product Marketing Manager - Air

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the development of multigenerational innovative product plans and roadmaps, utilizing disciplined portfolio and innovation management processes and tools.
• Oversee all aspects of Product Development (NPD) from ideation to product launch, ensuring project timelines and customer expectations are met.
• Support Key/Strategic Account Managers to align products with the needs of key customers.
• Design, schedule, and conduct training for Sales Managers on current and future products, acting as a subject matter expert.
• Report and communicate with sales teams regarding stock and lead-times for compressor products.
• Support the field sales force with product-specific questions as the subject matter expert.
• Visit customer sites to provide technical expertise and assist with setup and commissioning of products.
• Attend trade shows to support the brand and sales team.
• Determine, track, and report customer pain points, relaying feedback to production and engineering to improve products and customer experience.
• Research industry publications, announcements, and events to identify opportunities related to the product portfolio.
• Own and update pricing tools such as Material Master, Customer Master, Price Lists, and Discount Structures.
• Ensure proper branding for all customer-facing documents.
• Update the Product Roadmap for current Chicago Pneumatic product ranges.
• Assist management in preparing presentations and reports to support the business.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in the construction/rental industry, specifically with portable air compressor applications.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, sales, marketing, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to operate effectively in a senior-level business environment and develop relationships with team members and customers.
• Strong business analysis, planning, and organizing skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SAP, and C4C.
• Knowledge of the Portable Energy product range, with specific knowledge of portable air compressors.
• Previous experience with portable air compressors.
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in team-based environments.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Technical working knowledge of Chicago Pneumatic portable compressors.
• Field experience working in heavy equipment rentals with in-depth application knowledge.
• Moderate travel required (up to 30%) throughout the U.S. and globally as needed.

Nice to Have

• Experience with portable air compressors applications in heavy equipment rental environments.
• Experience with industry tools and technologies such as Power BI, SAP, and C4C.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, sales, marketing, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salaries
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-funded life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid leave
• 401(k) matching with automatic company contributions