Professional Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in product marketing or category management, preferably in HVAC, appliances, or consumer electronics
- At least 3–5 years in a leadership or team management role
- Proven track record of launching, managing, and growing product lines with measurable business impact
- Strong background in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
- Experience in both upstream (strategy, R&D, roadmap) and downstream (GTM, campaigns, sales enablement) marketing
Functional Competencies
- Strategic product planning and lifecycle management
- Team leadership and people development
- Market segmentation and value proposition design
- Portfolio management and rationalization
- Product messaging and sales enablement
- Cross-functional and commercial alignment
- Business acumen and decision-making
Technical Skills
- Proficient in product management and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, MS Excel)
- Familiarity with CRM and campaign platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot)
- Experience with marketing research tools and methodologies
- Comfortable working with engineering or technical teams in translating features to benefits
Systems & Applications
- Graphic Design/Media Tools
- MS Office
- Marketing Platforms
Key Responsibilities:
Product Strategy and Portfolio Management
- Lead the overall product marketing strategy for HVAC and WRAC, including product roadmaps, value propositions, and lifecycle plans
- Evaluate and optimize the product portfolio based on performance, market demand, and profitability
- Guide pricing strategy, product differentiation, and positioning across segments and channels
Go-To-Market Strategy and Execution
- Oversee the creation and execution of go-to-market strategies for new product launches, refreshes, and category campaigns
- Coordinate across departments to align product availability, pricing, promotions, and communications
- Approve key GTM elements: launch timeline, messaging, collateral, and channel rollout plans
Market Intelligence and Commercial Insight
- Lead efforts in market trend monitoring, customer behavior research, and competitive analysis
- Translate insights into strategic opportunities and product planning inputs
- Present findings and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
Business Performance Tracking and Optimization
- Oversee product performance through key metrics such as sell-in/sell-out, market share, margin, and customer feedback
- Identify gaps and opportunities in product execution, pricing, or messaging
- Adjust plans based on performance trends and business goals
Cross-functional Leadership and Alignment
- Act as the primary liaison between Product Marketing and functions such as R&D, Sales, Brand, and Supply Chain
- Champion cross-functional planning, alignment, and prioritization