Product Strategist

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Champion the implementation of the HVAC product group market strategy with cross-functional staff related to program implementation, product roadmaps, emerging technology, market research, and marketing strategies.
• Use internal and external analysis to develop a market transformation vision and comprehensive strategy for assigned product groups, including identifying trends, barriers, and opportunities, and defining interventions and end market states.
• Coordinate with product management and team members to analyze product performance, competitiveness, and marketplace trends, and adapt market strategies accordingly.
• Define goals and objectives for assessing and characterizing market opportunities in collaboration with product management and market research teams.
• Communicate NEEA's product group market strategy internally and externally, including presenting at regional and national conferences.
• Build and maintain relationships with HVAC industry market actors to learn about new opportunities, access market data, and influence product development plans.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic management and product development for broad strategic markets, including market assessment, forecasting, and risk assessment.
• Experience working with emerging technology, innovation, strategic marketing/planning, and product development or commercialization.
• Experience developing and managing business partnerships with manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and trade allies.
• Experience working on integrated building energy systems or projects such as commercial HVAC, motor-driven systems, fans, and drives.
• Ability to lead, influence, and sell a vision and strategy within cross-functional teams without formal authority.
• Demonstrated experience in creating strategic plans, managing financial plans and budgets, and overseeing contractors.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency, electric utility operations, and Northwest energy markets is preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience with business-to-business marketing.
• Supervisory or management experience.
• An understanding of the supply chains of manufacturers, retailers, and trade allies.

Qualifications

• Educational background as specified in requirements.
• Relevant experience as specified in requirements.

Benefits & Perks

• 90% of medical/dental premiums paid by NEEA, including for dependents.
• Employer funded Health Savings Account.
• 136 hours of PTO per year.
• Automatic 6% retirement contribution with an additional 2% matching.
• Flexible work environment, including hybrid work location and 9/80 schedule options.
• Professional development opportunities.