Marketing Specialist

Job Description

Aligned with the sales growth strategy, the Marketing Specialist - Commercial Mechanical is responsible for spearheading the strategic development and implementation of product launch strategies and go-to-market programs targeting the global commercial construction industry. Victaulic is looking for a candidate who has experience working with sales leadership, product management and engineering teams, agencies, in-house teams and cross-functional groups, combined with a natural ability to collaborate to execute comprehensive product commercialization across multiple platforms and formats.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic individual with direct experience driving new product introductions, product positioning, and technical marketing for the B2B market.

What they bring to the table:

• Strong solutions-oriented mindset
• Driven to understand the bigger picture
• Attention to detail in time management, creating efficiencies, writing, editing
• Acts and moves with a sense of urgency
• Ability to dig into the ambiguous and create actionable plans
• Determined and dependable team player

Responsibilities

The Marketing Specialist - Commercial Mechanical is responsible for:

• Driving alignment with the Commercial Mechanical sales leaders and product management on product commercialization priorities
• Interface with local and global sales, product management, engineering, corporate and satellite marketing team members and business teams to develop product launch strategies, positioning, and go-to-market plans
• Lead comprehensive product commercialization initiatives from concept through launch and lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with market needs and business objectives
• Bridge internal and external resources to strategically lead and develop tactical product commercialization plans and drive them to completion. Tactical areas include but are not limited to:
• Product positioning
• Value proposition development
• Competitive analysis
• Technical documentation
• Public relations materials
• Sales tools
• Launch communications
• Customer education programs and campaigns
• Assist in development of annual and long-range product commercialization roadmap development, launch calendars and budgets
• Leverage market insights, competitive intelligence, and voice-of-customer to create clear and value-oriented product messaging that breaks through channel noise - partner with engineering and product management to translate technical features into customer benefits and compelling value propositions
• Ensure product messaging consistency and adherence to all corporate brand graphic standards and guidelines across all product touchpoints
• Monitor performance post-launch and gather feedback to inform continuous improvement and future product development
• Identify areas for operational improvement within responsibilities to support the company's overall objectives

Qualifications

• College degree in marketing and/or communications desired
• 6+ years of experience in B2B marketing
• Construction industry experience desired, but not required
• Provide specific product commercialization examples
• Ability to develop strategic and innovative product positioning and go-to-market strategies
• Strong technical aptitude with ability to understand and communicate complex product features and specifications
• Robust collaboration and leadership skills with proven ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with experience managing multiple product launches simultaneously
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills for technical and commercial content
• Must have computer skills and knowledge of relevant software including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, SharePoint, Teams/Zoom, and WordPress. Canva and Photoshop skills desired
• Ability to clearly present complex information
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with outside vendors, customers and sales force
• Ability to travel as needed -15% travel
• Ability to meet deadlines, budgets and objectives and work as a team with other Marketing and cross department professionals
• Ability to work independently when required as well as work well across regions/time zones as part of global team

Note: This position is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship or C2C.

EEO Statement

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status

Victaulic Staffing Partner Communication Policy

All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulics Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.