Marketing Manager

Nidec Automation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Automation is seeking a Market Manager to lead marketing initiatives that drive business performance, enhance customer engagement, and support profitability. You will partner with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to shape pricing, customer programs, and portfolio expansion.

You will analyze market trends, develop go-to-market strategies, and present data-driven recommendations to senior leadership to help grow the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in marketing, product marketing, commercial strategy, pricing, or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical capabilities and data-driven decision making.
• Experience developing and managing pricing strategies and customer programs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategies aligned with business objectives and market opportunities.
• Create and implement pricing strategies that optimize profitability and competitiveness.
• Manage and enhance customer-facing programs, including incentive, loyalty, stocking, and growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Sales teams to identify new product and portfolio expansion opportunities.
• Analyze customer behavior, market trends, and competitive activity to provide actionable business recommendations.
• Serve as a key commercial liaison between customers and internal stakeholders across operations, supply chain, sales, and engineering.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to drive strategic alignment and measurable business outcomes.
• Develop go-to-market strategies that balance customer needs with operational capabilities.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure program effectiveness, pricing performance, and product success.
• Build compelling business cases and present recommendations, results, and growth opportunities to senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Pricing strategy

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Engineering

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Are you a strategic marketer with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for turning market insights into growth opportunities? We're looking for a Market Manager to lead marketing initiatives that drive business performance, enhance customer engagement, and support long-term profitability.

In this highly visible role, you'll partner with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain leaders to develop and execute pricing strategies, customer programs, go-to-market initiatives, and portfolio expansion opportunities. You'll play a critical role in influencing business decisions through data-driven insights while leading key marketing efforts that support organizational growth.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute marketing strategies aligned with business objectives and market opportunities.
• Create and implement pricing strategies that optimize profitability and competitiveness.
• Manage and enhance customer-facing programs, including incentive, loyalty, stocking, and growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Sales teams to identify new product and portfolio expansion opportunities.
• Analyze customer behavior, market trends, and competitive activity to provide actionable business recommendations.
• Serve as a key commercial liaison between customers and internal stakeholders across operations, supply chain, sales, and engineering.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to drive strategic alignment and measurable business outcomes.
• Develop go-to-market strategies that balance customer needs with operational capabilities.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure program effectiveness, pricing performance, and product success.
• Build compelling business cases and present recommendations, results, and growth opportunities to senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in marketing, product marketing, commercial strategy, pricing, or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate data into strategic business decisions.
• Experience developing and managing pricing strategies and customer programs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced business degree.
• Experience within warehouse automation, material handling, industrial manufacturing, or related industries.
• Background working closely with engineering and technical product teams.
• Experience supporting growth initiatives through market analysis, product positioning, and commercial strategy.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to influence strategic business decisions and company growth.
• High visibility with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, customer success, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities within a dynamic and expanding organization.