Product Marketing Manager- Chicago, IL

Product Marketing Manager- Chicago, ILJoin Komatsu and be part of something big! The Product Marketing Manager will have responsibility for the marketing of Quarry Wheeled products through product demonstrations, competitive testing and training. The position will require substantial travel for meetings with all KAC Divisions, vendors, regions, distributors and end use customers. Key job responsibilities include: In conjunction with the Senior Product Manager, develop annual Market Analysis report and product action plans. Create detailed SWOT analysis and price comparison studies and recommend actions to improve Komatsu's position in the marketplace. Provide high value technical sales support to the Regional Sales group, Major Accounts and distributors through day-to-day sales and marketing activities, product training, customer visits, competitive comparisons, job studies, application recommendations and presentations to achieve sales and profit objectives. Lead, coordinate and execute new product introduction programs. Develop and maintain highly effective sales tools that will be utilized for in-house training, distributor and customer presentations. Conduct machine and customer surveys to determine customer needs, trends, opportunities and competitive information. Coordinate preparation and maintenance of marketing and advertising material for the assigned products. Recommend changes, improvements, modifications, or deletions in assigned product or products, based on regular analysis of market trends and opportunities. Qualifications/requirements include: University degree (B.S./B.A.) in Engineering or Business required. Advanced degree (MBA) beneficial but not required. Ten years experience in sales or marketing in construction/mining industry, equipment supplier or dealer with 2-3 years of field experience. Strong leadership skills supported by superior presentation and communication skills, including computer proficiency (MS Office, application tools as required). Highly organized and efficient time manager, especially relating to optimizing travel and customer/product visits. Strong ability to analyze complex technical situations, determine root cause, identify actions and lead resolution and implementation. Will consider candidates that have transferable skills that meet the requirements of a Product Specialist or Product Manager level position. Hiring range: $88,000 to $110,100. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location. Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc. 401k and/or employee savings programs Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays) Employee and family assistance programs Disability benefits Life insurance Employee learning and development programs Komatsu is committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together. Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.