Job Description
Job Description
Role Summary
Creates and implements the strategy and product management of the Dresser Infrastructure business with a focus on long-term, profitable growth. Travel : 20-50%
Essential Responsibilities
- Work as part of the Global leadership team for Dresser Infrastructure.
- Manage development and execution of the global product line strategy for Dresser Infrastructure.
- Ensure the growth and profitability of the product offerings through product strategy, operational excellence, product rationalization, pricing and NPI.
- Works closely with Product Technical Director and engineering team in developing and driving NPI roadmap.
- Develop long term strategy include adjacent markets and products for expansion.
- Enable global sales team with marketing and technical support.
- Lead creation and development of global marketing and strategic plans for Dresser Infrastructure.
- Leads product line NPI strategy and Voice of Customer effort to define and develop new products while collaborating with Product Technical Director.
- Collaborates with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, engineering, manufacturing, and operations to drive successful product launches and growth.
- Produces competitive analysis materials comparing products and services with key competitors.
- Leads product SKU management and rationalization efforts.
- Lead communications activities including tradeshows, literature, print, public relations, sales force training, etc.
- Manages appropriate GDP action plans (Leads GDP)
Qualifications
10+ years of business-to-business product experience, preferably with engineered products in the utility sector.5+ years’ experience in sales, customer service or related function.Strong analytical, statistical and / or process background.Extensive experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining growth strategies.Strong understanding of utility pipeline customer and market dynamics and requirements.Willingness to travel and work in a global team of professionals.Ability to lead VOC, NPI, pricing, distribution channel support, and advertising / promotion.Undergraduate degree in Marketing or Engineering, MBA preferred.Must be comfortable leading teams and collaborating with different functions, including engineering, marketing, international operations, and sales personnel.Must possess strong verbal, written, communication and presentation skills.Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products and be skilled at building presentations which effectively communicate a desired message.