Product Marketing Manager

KLA-Belgium; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25+ days

Contributory pension scheme

Cash health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Global bonus plan

Share scheme

Rewards scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

KLA Corporation, Newport-based division SPTS Technologies, seeks a Product Marketing Manager to define the vision and roadmap for future products and support global customer engagements. You will travel to meet customers, present product capabilities, and help shape business strategy with field teams.

The role requires experience in semiconductor processing and strong presentation skills, with responsibilities spanning lifecycle management, market analysis and collaboration across levels of the

Qualifications

• Degree in a Science/ technology field with experience in some areas previously listed.
• Strong presentation and communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Experience in semiconductor processing or related industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic product roadmap and lifecycle for our offerings.
• Create compelling product presentations for sales teams and customers.
• Collaborate with field teams to develop value collateral and support business strategy.
• Respond to customer specifications and procurement documents with clear product guidance.
• Coordinate and support live demonstrations and customer visits.
• Contribute to conference papers and trade show submissions.

Skills

Presentation skills

Customer engagement

Semiconductor processing

Global travel

Roadmapping

Education

Science/Technology degree

Job description

Company Overview

The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End‑market applications include micro‑electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC’s and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry‑leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process‑enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem‑solvers design solutions that move the world forward. Group/Division SPTS wafer processing solutions include market‑leading silicon etch, dielectric etch, dry‑release etch, PVD, PECVD and molecular vapor deposition (MVD®), available with a range of wafer‑handling options applicable to R&D, pilot production, or volume production environments. SPTS is headquartered and has its main manufacturing facility in Newport, UK, with additional manufacturing in Allentown, Pennsylvania. SPTS operates across 19 countries in Europe, North America and Asia‑Pacific, and offers comprehensive service and spare parts support through a worldwide network of service centers and qualified local agents.

Job Description / Preferred Qualifications

KLA Corporation develops industry‑leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. SPTS Technologies is the Division within KLA that designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. Our Product Marketing Managers define the vision and roadmap for our future products, as well as supporting our existing business! You will have experience in semiconductor processing and experience to succeed in this role. With an engaging presentation style, you'll be able to collaborate with all levels of the business. This role offers the opportunity to travel globally to engage with our customers. You will need to enjoy engaging with customers from a range of backgrounds and levels. You will be comfortable delivering presentations on product capability to customers whilst developing and maintaining long‑term relationships. Also, this role has responsibility for the qualification of new sales opportunities. The Product Marketing Manager will research and understand device process flows and will be able to identify opportunities for business growth. For each opportunity, you would research the application requirements and show our position relative to the customers next best alternative. You would work with the Field teams to deliver product value collateral and help create the business strategy required to win the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership alongside other product managers for the strategic Product road map.
• You’ll lead all aspects of its implementation through our product life cycle process.
• With clear, professional presenting skills you’ll build product presentations for sales teams - ensuring the accurate product positioning per application, also preparing and delivering product sales training presentations at our Annual Sales Conference.
• Familiar with Product documentation, you’ll respond to customer specification / procurement documents.
• This will include providing demo reports and generating and updating System Configuration Documents (SCD) throughout the product lifecycle.
• Working with Market Analyst to develop market size projections.
• Hosting / co‑hosting / coordinating customer visits for live demonstrations or show & tell visits.
• Writing, submitting papers to relevant conferences and trade shows.

What we will offer you?

• Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays)
• contributory pension scheme
• cash health plan
• cycle to work scheme
• global bonus plan
• share scheme
• rewards scheme
• life assurance

Minimum Qualifications

Degree in a Science/ technology field with experience in some areas previously listed

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