Director, Strategic Marketing & Innovation

Skills/Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in marketing and business development and managing both cross functional/matrix teams and teams of direct reports, implementing large scale initiatives and tracking results, upgrading processes and systems, as well as problem solving skills.
• Ability to work across all levels and lead through influence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required; ability to recommend alternative solutions and translate complex concepts into simplified and understandable examples.
• Strong business acumen and attention to detail. Understanding of large capital equipment manufacturing with heavy material purchasing experience.
• Ability to work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups, both internal and external.
• Exhibits positivity, flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Technically proficient in areas of marketing, business development, product management/development, manufacturing, and quality systems.
• Excellent leadership skills, as evidenced by a track record of hiring, retaining, developing and motivating top marketing, product management and business development talent.
• Identifies strategic opportunities for solutions, technologies and services to customers by being the voice of the customer
• Demonstrates an ability to think beyond the current situation and conceptualize innovative and visionary approaches to broad business challenges.
• Ability to translate a business strategy into specific team objectives, breaking down organizational boundaries through collaboration, building strong relationships based on trust with all levels of employees, and a track record of personal engagement with customers, partners and suppliers.
• Ability to work collaboratively through various department and functions and promote a culture of proactive teamwork.
• Ability to influence others and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Negotiating, influencing, and change management skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including listening and ability to explain complex ideas and technologies, and writing and presenting formal presentations.
• Strong strategic, critical thinking, and conceptual abilities; ability to lead strategic planning discussions.
• Possesses a deep understanding of the business strategies and serves as the business’s strategic marketing advisor.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.  MBA or related master’s degree is desired.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 30% globally.
 

Physical Demands:

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 10lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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