Product Marketing Manager – Water/Wastewater and Irrigation

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In this role, you will define, plan and ensure implementation of product marketing strategies for Motion Drive Products in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, meeting business targets and aligning with global product strategy. The Product Marketing Manager, Water/Wastewater and Irrigation supports the sales organization in driving sales of drive products in the US (United States) market by ensuring implementation of global product marketing strategies to meet business objectives. The individual will build key relationships with sales, service, marketing, channel partners and customers to understand the customer and channel needs in strategic markets within Motion Business Area. This role will work across functions and engage sales and customers directly to determine the course of where to play & how to win and champions successful execution of the US drive products Water/Wastewater drives portfolio go to market strategy.

Your responsibilities

• Own the local go to market product marketing strategy for Municipal Water/Wastewater and Irrigation products including value propositions and product positioning in accordance with the global product marketing strategy
• Support the sales in the local market by providing product and technical support to sales teams including trainings and key customer pursuits
• Create demand through technical promotion, providing solutions and a value base selling approach with expert level knowledge of products and competitors offerings
• Understands customer needs in the local market by building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing customers ensuring ongoing customer satisfaction
• Prepares business plans focused on business development for the Municipal Water/Wastewater and Irrigation market and implement Division market pricing policy

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Communications, Engineering or Marketing preferred) and minimum 8 years of related experience in a complex business environment OR
• Associate degree (Business, Communications, Engineering or Marketing preferred) and 10 years of related experience in a complex business environment OR
• High School/GED and 12 years of related experience in a complex business environment required
• Experience with product sales or customer relationship management highly preferred
• Experience in the Municipal Water/Wastewater field, Irrigation and (or) Variable Frequency Drive technology with solid understanding of channel and segmented sales model highly preferred
• Travel up to 25 to 30 percent required
• Candidates must have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the USA

More about us

ABB Drive Products is a technology leader serving industries, infrastructure and machine builders with world-class drives. With our products, global scale and local presence, we help our customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety. Our people and culture are the foundation of our success. We all together make the difference for our customers every day. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI - Hybrid