Market Manager- Automotive & Mobile Industrial

Position Summary

The Market Manager for Composite Sealing Systems Division will proactively develop, grow, and maintain a portfolio of business, primarily within the Automotive and Mobile Industrial Markets, and may occasionally reach into adjacent markets as well. Tasks will include market analysis, strategic planning, product development, project management, project prioritization, and business forecasting.

This role will work closely with internal and external contacts including Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Quality Departments to drive increased market share, improved competitive positioning, and profitable growth.

On-site position located in San Diego CA 92154 (Otay Mesa).

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally to develop and implement product strategies for profitable growth, such as marketing plans, technology roadmaps, and pricing strategies.
• Develop clear and concise communication of strategic plans for management review.
• Manage customer accounts, relationships, and agreements.
• Develop and maintains a comprehensive knowledge of the products, customers, channels, and competitors in the market.
• Keep management and stakeholders aware of industry changes that impact the business. Proactively identify risks and develop remediation strategies.
• Build and maintains a high level of customer satisfaction by directing necessary resources to meet customer needs.
• Manages ongoing customer issues (commercial, technical, operational, & communication)

Qualifications

Education:

• College degree (preferably business or technical)

Experience:

• 3 - 5 years of experience in sales, marketing, or product management. Experience in Automotive, Mobile Industrial, and/or Parker Hannifin EMG is a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills when working across all functional levels
• Executive and mature business appearance with strong ability to develop trust with customers and colleagues
• Patient team builder with global acumen to build and manage diverse customer contacts
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and charismatic
• Strong leadership qualities with motivational skills
• Extensive knowledge of Parker's organization and technologies, with the ability to lead the achievement of unified Parker solutions.
• Potential domestic and international travel of 15-30% at times

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to work for extended periods of time at a workstation while sitting
• Ability to use hands and fingers over extended periods of time

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: \$98,429 annually to \$164,140 annually.

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to the job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.