Product Marketing Co-Op

Nidec; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation is seeking a Product Marketing Co-op to support strategic product management and marketing initiatives across a portfolio of industrial products. The role provides hands-on experience in product roadmap planning, product launches, market analysis, pricing strategy, and cross-functional collaboration.

This position suits a student pursuing Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related fields eager to build commercial and strategic business skills within a global manufacturing

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environment

Responsibilities

• Product Roadmap & Portfolio Management: assist in developing and maintaining product roadmaps; conduct competitive benchmarking and market research; coordinate cross-functional activities for development and launches
• Pricing & Commercial Excellence: analyze list pricing structures and identify opportunities for alignment and optimization; implement pricing updates
• Data, Documentation & Reporting: collect, organize, and analyze data; prepare basic reports/presentations; maintain records
• Collaboration & Communication: work with supervisors and team members; participate in meetings and trainings; communicate progress clearly

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

The Product Marketing Co-op will support strategic product management and marketing initiatives across a portfolio of industrial products. This role offers hands-on experience in product roadmap planning, product launch execution, market analysis, pricing strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. The Co-op will play a key role in helping ensure alignment of list pricing across product families while supporting the execution of product growth and portfolio optimization initiatives. This position is ideal for a student pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or a related field who is interested in developing commercial and strategic business skills within a global manufacturing environment.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Product Marketing Co-op will support the Product Management team in driving portfolio growth, product roadmap execution, and pricing optimization initiatives across multiple product families. This role provides hands-on exposure to product strategy, market analysis, commercialization, and pricing management within a dynamic business environment. This role operates under close supervision and may rotate through different tasks or projects depending on departmental needs and the duration of the assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Roadmap & Portfolio Management Assist Product Managers in developing and maintaining product roadmaps aligned with business objectives and market needs. Conduct competitive benchmarking and market research to identify industry trends and customer requirements. Help coordinate cross-functional activities related to product development and launch execution.
• Pricing & Commercial Excellence Analyze current list pricing structures across product families and identify opportunities for alignment and optimization. Identify pricing inconsistencies and gaps Collaborate with product management and marketing teams to implement pricing updates and improvements.
• Data, Documentation & Reporting Collect, organize, and analyze data as assigned Prepare basic reports, presentations, or documentation Maintain accurate records and follow documentation standards.
• Collaboration & Communication Work closely with supervisors and team members Participate in meetings, training sessions, and reviews Communicate progress, challenges, and results clearly and professionally.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Eligibility for cooperative education participation through academic institution

Key Learning Opportunities

• Product portfolio strategy and roadmap development
• Pricing strategy and commercial analytics
• Market research and competitive intelligence
• Cross-functional business leadership

Assignment Details

• Assignment length and schedule vary by department and academic program
• Work may be full‑time or part‑time depending on program structure
• Specific duties, learning objectives, and deliverables defined at assignment start

Additional Job Details

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Work Shift Schedule No Soliciting Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team. Nidec has worked its way up to become the world's No.1 manufacturer of small precision motors. In the process, Nidec has gradually expanded its product lineup to include a variety of small to large motors, application products for machinery, and electronic and optical components. At present, its products are used in a wide range of fields and devices including information and telecommunications equipment, office equipment, home appliances, automobiles, industrial equipment, and environmental energy. "For Everything that Spins and Moves", the Group is creating next-generation drive technologies to meet the needs of the society.