ExteNet Systems has an excellent opportuntiy for a Director of Product Marketing to join our corporate Marketing team.
This individual will direct the company’s product marketing functions and initiatives.
Responsible for launching new products such as mobile edge compute and private wireless.
Experience in the following industries are strongly preferred
– wireless, telecommunications, and mobile edge computing.
Also seeking candidates with a very technical background; Engineering degree is a big plus.
The person we hire will be an individual contributor who will not manage a team.
Note on Location: This role can be based anywhere in the U.S.
near a major airport, but the ideal locations would be Chicago, Dallas, Jersey City, Newark, New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, or Boston.
Our corporate office is in Lisle, IL.
Essential Job Functions:
• Develop and implement short
– and long-term marketing campaigns and strategies to promote our product solutions.
• Support sales internally with all necessary marketing collateral, serving as a product expert.
• Join sales calls to serve as a product expert and deliver presentations to customers regarding our products and how they can provide value.
• Write white papers related to our products and solutions.
• Analyze and interpret research to understand our products’ competitive landscape, identify potential and existing customers, and effectively differentiate the company’s offerings in the market.
• Define value propositions and develop targeted communication strategies.
• Establish standards for product-specific data sheets, promotional materials, presentations, brochures, and related materials.
• Evaluate and measure performance of marketing initiatives and revise strategy in response to results.
• Develop and facilitate product training with the various internal teams to ensure all necessary groups have thorough training on any new products/solutions.
• Facilitate regular idea generation and product review meetings.
• Represent the company in industry groups and forums.
• Participate in trade shows and industry conferences or networking events.
• Perform related job duties as assigned and required by supervisor.
Qualifications:
• Minimum 10 years of related experience desired in product marketing, preferably in the wireless/telecom industry, cloud computing, data centers, and/or IT infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree is required; Engineering major is a big plus.
• Strong technical background with the ability to translate technical attributes into customer benefits.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively at all levels with cross-functional teams.
• Outgoing, creative and customer-focused individual.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience delivering presentations to executives and senior decision makers in partnership with sales.
• Excellent project management and organization skills.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience developing strategic plans and overseeing product pricing.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% in the U.S.
as needed (travel will be more limited during current pandemic situation).
This position offers a competitive salary, bonus target, full benefits package, 20 PTO days per year, and 11 paid holidays per year.
ExteNet is committed to building a diverse organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.