Strategic Marketing Manager

City of Shakopee, MN; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a driven leader to develop the mid- and long-term global organization strategy for its control valves business. You will analyse business strategy, identify growth avenues and customer pain points, and apply findings to drive meaningful change across functions.

In this role, you will conduct market and competitive research, shape growth plans, and collaborate with sales, product management, and engineering to identify opportunities and guide strategic initiatives on a global

Qualifications

• B.S. Engineering with 3–5 years’ experience in strategic business analysis and growth execution.
• Proven ability to develop growth plans, conduct market analysis, portfolio roadmaps, competitive analysis, business cases and growth strategies.
• Experience in process industries, sales, business development, or marketing is a key advantage.
• MBA preferred to strengthen strategic leadership and analytic capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and utilize primary market research to inform medium-term industry plans and long-term strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with external and internal teams to lead industry investigations and growth plans.
• Leverage competitive intelligence to drive strategic industry growth and align with long-term goals.
• Collaborate with team members on go/no-go decisions for advanced technology ideas supporting strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and communicate dynamics such as segment growth, opportunities, and industry trends that impact performance.
• Drive cadence of competitor product offerings and financials by industry.
• Drive early-stage gate processes for key projects identified from strategic analysis.
• Support leadership meetings and strategic decision communications.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Growth planning

Market analysis

Portfolio roadmaps

Competitive analysis

Business cases

Growth strategies

Sales

Business development

Marketing

Education

B.S. Engineering

MBA

Job description

Are you looking to make an impact in the process control industry? We are an equal opportunity organization looking for a driven leader to develop the mid- and long-term global organization strategy for an industry leading control valves business, passionate about understanding business strategy, identifying growth avenues & customer pain points, collaboration and data analysis and applying them to drive an impactful change.

Support industry and competitor research to develop competitive intelligence to drive robust business plans in collaboration with Industry sales, Product management, Regional World Area teams and other functions. This role is intended to work globally with customers, our world area marketing and sales teams, and engineering to identify, define and develop market opportunities and penetration strategies including acquisitions.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Identify and utilize multiple avenues of primary market research to support medium term industry plans and identify long term strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with external and internal teams to lead industry investigations and develop industry growth plans
• Leverage competitive intelligence to drive strategic industry growth and inform key initiatives, aligning insights with the organization's long-term vision and goals
• Collaborate with key team members for go/no-go decision on advanced technology ideas; Identify how these ideas can support strategic initiatives
• Monitor, analyze and communicate dynamics in the world area such as segment growth, new opportunities, industry trends, strategic account movements and competitive intelligence that impact business performance.
• Drive cadence of competitor product offerings and financials, performance by industry
• Drive early-stage gate process for key projects identified from strategic industry analysis
• Support in driving communication meetings with leadership teams

Who You Are:

You approach challenges with curiosity and a willingness to deeply understand complex situations, gathering information from multiple sources to generate sound insights. You collaborate effectively with a variety of partners, valuing their perspectives and fostering shared ownership of outcomes. You communicate thoughtfully, adapting your style to ensure clarity and alignment. You remain focused on long‑term goals while being adaptable and open to adjusting plans as new information emerges.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• B.S. Engineering and a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience
• Strong demonstrated experience in strategic business analysis and development / execution of growth plans
• Experience in developing growth plans, market analysis, portfolio roadmaps, conduct competitive analysis, develop business cases and general growth strategies
• Experience in process industries, sales, business development, or marketing is a key advantage

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• MBA

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we are committed to creating a workplace where every person feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We prioritize inclusion, integrity, safety, and innovation in everything we do. You will have opportunities to develop your career, contribute to meaningful work, and be part of a global team that strives to make a positive impact. We encourage bold ideas, welcome diverse perspectives, and believe that everyone has the potential to lead and create change.