Regional Head of Marketing & Product Management - Americas

Houston, TX, United States

Would you like to work in an international, innovative organization, where we produce high-quality solutions and are constantly looking to enhance existing and develop new offerings? Are you eager to join a professional team and work directly with our customers? Then we have an interesting position in Grundfos for you.

**What is the job about?**

The Regional Head of Marketing has the overall responsibility for the core marketing functions, market development and product management within the AMERICAS Region for the Water Utility Division. This includes marketing communications, marketing automation, regional product management, market and competition intelligence, industry, trade associations and public relations. The position also includes the responsibility for driving the strategy deployment in the region in collaboration with the Sr. Regional Sales Director for WU Division. This position reports directly to the Head of Solutions & Marketing WU and will operate on a hybrid schedule out of the Brookshire, Texas facility. Qualified candidates must have authorization to work in the USA without support now or in the future.

Your main responsibilities :

Responsible for proposing, developing, and implementing marketing plans, product promotion and new product launch.

Oversee the regional marketing organization and act as a key partner to the AMERICAS WU sales head. Facilitate the regional growth plan and respective business cases/plans.

Plan, execute and optimize inbound and outbound digital marketing, which may include websites, mobile app, email, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), digital advertising, social media marketing, affiliates, and emerging digital channels.

Develop plans to maintain an efficient, productive, and harmonious work environment. Select the right people and keep them trained and motivated to add value for the Grundfos customers.

Ensure commercial success of regional product portfolio, new product launches and profitability improvement of existing products. Be the regional voice of customer and capture regional market requirements. Promote regional go-to-market product management related activities.

Facilitate the yearly strategy deployment plan in the region in collaboration with the sales leadership.

Facilitate and manage external relationships with relevant industry associations, trade publications, government agencies, and press contracts to ensure brand visibility and company representation.

Facilitate market research for new geographies, customer segments, sales channels, or business opportunities.

Your background

We imagine that you have:

Education: master’s degree in economics or marketing or business or equivalent

7-10 years of experience in a Sales & Marketing leadership role, preferably within the Region, within the water/energy/municipal sector with an emphasis on Business/Sales Development, Brand Development & Positioning, Business Strategy, and Public Relations.

Experienced in leading and developing people and teams across geography and culture.

Experience operating and developing a team primarily within marketing and product management.

Comprehensive knowledge of Digital Marketing & Automation field and ability to build these competencies in the team.

Comprehensive knowledge of marketing (including digital) and branding strategies and best practices.

Significant knowledge of best practices and relevant systems within marketing and product management.

Proven success in implementing complex marketing plans that ensure profitable growth.

Experience in managing large, complex budget.

Broad business understanding and proven ability to work across functions.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll be an invaluable part of our global leadership team, a diverse network of pioneers guiding others in seeing possibilities, not problems. You’ll be instrumental in spreading our optimistic, positive attitude to advance global innovation and a clear sense of purpose, embodying our six core values (https://www.grundfos.com/about-us/our-purpose-and-values) , guiding our colleagues in living them day by day, and making a difference in global projects. We support you in navigating your own career and development path, offering you tools to hone your leadership craft, both within your field and to broaden your interest or expertise in areas such as diversity & inclusion, coaching and culture.

On top of it, flexible working hours; 5 paid holidays; paid time off for volunteering; up to 20 paid vacation days. Vacation hours are accrued on a prorated basis, based on your hire date within the calendar year.

Competitive medical insurance rates through medical, dental, and vision plans; and a 401(k)-match program.

Annual bonuses, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programs.

Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development.

Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.

Do you want to learn more?

If this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “ Apply ”.

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Grundfos needs and welcomes professional people from all corners and backgrounds by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions at Grundfos are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf) and pay transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) . Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

We look forward to hearing from you.

About Grundfos

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

If you like the look of this job and know you can bring your skills to contribute to our purpose, please apply. We need and welcome professional people from all corners – however you identify and whatever your background is.

Grundfos provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensations and training.

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