Product Marketing Manager

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyocera-AVX Components Corporation in the United States seeks a product marketing leader to implement and manage projects and programs on behalf of the Sr. Director, North America Marketing, and to develop a profitable product line.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production Control, Manufacturing, R&D and Quality to execute business plans and drive cross‑functional initiatives that strengthen market position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline.
• 7+ years in product management or sales administration.
• Willingness to travel 10-25%.
• Experience with P&L responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of projects and programs across departments.
• Monitor plant performance and advise on production changes.
• Liaise between Marketing, Sales, and Customers.
• Develop marketing plans to achieve profitable sales goals.
• Establish systems for disseminating product performance data to the sales force.
• Analyze market potential, pricing, policies, and promotions.
• Suggest new products or expansion opportunities.
• Assist in resolving customer complaints through prompt investigations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical discipline

Job description

This position is responsible for the implementation and management of projects and programs as defined by, and on behalf of the Sr. Director, North America Marketing. Responsible for developing and implementing a product marketing business plan that will generate a profitable product line. You will also work to implement projects and programs by working with and through the responsible plant departments, including, but not restricted to Engineering, Production Control, Manufacturing, R&D and Quality.

This position is responsible for the implementation and management of projects and programs as defined by, and on behalf of the Sr. Director, North America Marketing. Responsible for developing and implementing a product marketing business plan that will generate a profitable product line. You will also work to implement projects and programs by working with and through the responsible plant departments, including, but not restricted to Engineering, Production Control, Manufacturing, R&D and Quality.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for the implementation and management of projects and programs as defined by, and on behalf of the Sr. Director, North America Marketing. Responsible for developing and implementing a product marketing business plan that will generate a profitable product line. You will also work to implement projects and programs by working with and through the responsible plant departments, including, but not restricted to Engineering, Production Control, Manufacturing, R&D and Quality.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the continuity and timely completion of projects and programs by monitoring the efforts of all departments mentioned and assisting in their coordination when required.
• Monitor plant performance and recommend changes required in plant operation for the product to achieve the required capacity, on time delivery, quality, and manufacturing costs.
• Liaison between Marketing and Plant Sales, Sales Service, authorized representatives, KAVX Direct Sales Personnel, and Customers.
• Keeps all involved departments apprised of progress by oral and written reporting and is required to give presentations to sundry groups, both in and outside of KAVX.
• Develops marketing plans and programs to achieve the desired sales goals on a profitable basis.
• Establishes and maintains an effective system for the collection and dissemination to and from the sales force of information concerning product performance and applications.
• Determines the present and future market potential of all products assigned.
• Analyze direct and indirect completion, prices, policies and promotions.
• Develop and implement appropriate means of combating competitive situations and specific action required.
• Recommend deletion of non-profitable products, also new products or potential expansion projects.
• Assist in a resolution of customer complaints through prompt investigation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree; preferably, in Engineering or a technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in a product manager / sales administration experience, preferably in Electronic Components.
• Attention to details, ability to follow through with multiple assignments and ability to receive, assimilate and relay technical information accurately.
• Ability to travel 10-25%.
• Experience managing P&L responsibilities.

EEO Statement:

Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.