Marketing Director, Underground Technologies

Our Values

At RIDGID, the global leader in pipe-working tools, we believe that team collaboration is the key to delivering on our brand promise. Our people are passionate about working together to solve challenging problems for our customers and our business. Our products and tools are used by millions of trade professionals worldwide; we value quality and agility so we can effectively bring new solutions to market. Our products are distributed across the globe through a RIDGID distributor network (wholesale) and retail (i.e., The Home Depot, major hardware stores).

What is a Marketing Director for Underground Technologies?

The Marketing Director leads a team of talented managers in the Underground Technology space. This includes inspection, locating, test & measurement and drain cleaning. This role is expected to lead critical elements such as: new product development, partner identification and relations, new business opportunities and organization planning/coaching. This role is located in our World HQ in Elyria (just a little west of Cleveland), Ohio USA.

What WeLooking For

The Marketing Director will work in a dynamic team environment, alongside Engineering, Sales, IT and Marketing Communications. They will have a deep understanding of what it means to develop and grow a business in an exciting market. They will have a passion for product and emerging technologies, such as IoT. A strong bias for action and collaboration will ensure that programs are delivered on time and results are strong. Their proven leadership track record will provide team motivation that encourages and retains talented managers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify significant new product opportunities

• Reveal market white space in either adjacent or unserved markets that would add significant value to our brand and revenue

• Have the deepest understanding of RIDGID competitors in the Underground Technologies industry and be able to communicate current situations and potential next moves clearly to all levels of the organization

• Understand emerging technologies and business practices. Develop proposals to integrate the same into RIDGID products and services

• Manage priorities with strategic agility and in-depth, hands-on product expertise

• Build effective teams and develop direct reports

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Proven leadership history

• A knack for communicating effectively and working as a team

• A proven ability to maintain a high level of organization and service, manage multiple projects and timelines

• Experience leading market research (both internal and external resources) to find opportunities in current and potential market spaces

• Strong presentation skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as outstanding attention to detail

• A Bacheloregree is required (preferably in Marketing or Business) or equivalent amount of pertinent experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing (preferably in related industries)

Bonus Skills

• Analytical skills

• Display cultural sensitivity given the global focus

• Competence with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

• Strong budget and project management skills

A Little More About RIDGID

RIDGID is a global manufacturer of more than 300 dependable and innovative tools, trusted by the professional trades in over 140 countries. RIDGID products are designed to help professionals in the demanding commercial, industrial and energy markets install and maintain the worldnfrastructure with greater certainty and efficiency. Headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, RIDGID is a business unit of Emerson global innovator in technology and engineering.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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