Global Segment Marketing Director, Motion Control

Emerson; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 168,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a strategic Segment Marketing Director for Motion Control to lead global marketing strategy, align cross-functional teams, and drive growth across industries including machine builders and automotive. The role focuses on market intelligence, go-to-market execution, and portfolio positioning, with a strong emphasis on leadership and collaboration.

The role reports to the SBU leadership team and involves shaping strategy, managing a marketing organization, and partnering with

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing market strategies and translating market and customer insights into growth opportunities
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, domestically and internationally
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the segment marketing strategy for the global Motion Control business, identifying attractive industries, applications, technologies, and growth opportunities.
• Build a robust market intelligence capability, including market sizing, segmentation, customer insights, competitive analysis, and emerging market and technology trends.
• Lead the market and growth inputs into SBU strategic planning, helping inform priorities, investments, and resource allocation.
• Lead go-to-market strategies for new product launches and strategic growth programs, driving adoption and revenue growth.
• Guide positioning, value propositions, messaging, and pricing strategies to differentiate our portfolio and strengthen our market position.
• Partner with Product Management and Engineering to translate market needs, technology trends, and portfolio gaps into future product and solution opportunities.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing Communications on customer engagement, demand generation, sales enablement, and training strategies.
• Identify portfolio whitespace, adjacent market opportunities, and potential partnerships or acquisitions that support long-term growth.
• Establish KPIs and operating rhythms to measure the effectiveness of growth programs and commercialization efforts and adjust actions based on results.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Motion Control Segment Marketing team, building capabilities and a high-performing, collaborative culture.

Skills

Market strategy development

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Global market insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related field

MBA

Job description

Emerson is seeking a strategic Segment Marketing Director for Motion Control to lead global marketing strategy, align cross-functional teams, and drive growth across industries including machine builders and automotive. The role focuses on market intelligence, go-to-market execution, and portfolio positioning, with a strong emphasis on leadership and collaboration.

The role reports to the SBU leadership team and involves shaping strategy, managing a marketing organization, and partnering with