JAE ELECTRONICS, INC.

JOB TITLE:  Product Marketing Specialist                                                                                              DEPARTMENT: Marketing

REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Marketing                                                                                            SUPERVISES: None  

POSITION LEVEL: Exempt                                                                         

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Product Marketing Specialist will have total responsibility to monitor and analyze new market opportunities as determined by the Senior Manager, Marketing. The individual must be able to identify and follow product opportunities at key target leadership accounts within the industry. Using this information, the Product Marketing Specialist must identify the product requirements within the respective industries and recommend and execute appropriate strategic and tactical maneuvers to further penetrate the industries with JAE products.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The primary function of the Product Marketing Specialist is to develop new business for the global JAE organization. This includes expansion of existing product into new markets and channels of distribution, as well as providing requirements for new product development.

Secondary functions include 1) Providing sales support to the Sales Managers and 2) periodic reporting of the market situation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:                                                            PERCENT                                                                                 

New Market Research and Development                                                          30

Existing Product Expansion                                                                               25

Creation of Marketing Material                                                                           20

Analysis, Review and Reporting                                                                        15

Sales Support                                                                                                    10

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Ability to comprehend and relay technical information
2. Knowledge of electronic components and electronics market
3. Ability to research new market developments and competitor status
4. Quality verbal communication in small and large group settings and written communication
5. Excellent organizational skills
6. Ability and desire to work collaboratively with others

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:     Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant discipline. Electronic component sales or marketing experience may be considered in the absence of a degree.  

Experience:    0 to 5 years working experience in Sales, Marketing, or Engineering position.  

Skills:             Computer proficiency including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook required.  

BUSINESS TRAVEL:

This position requires traveling cross country up to 25% of the time.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

This position requires lifting up to 25 pounds frequently.