Senior Manager, Product Marketing–Kenall

Kenall is a leading manufacturer of advanced lighting solutions for specialized environments. Celebrating our 50th anniversary, Kenall has been a proud advocate for manufacturing in America and has become a champion in developing advanced lighting solutions for healthcare, high-abuse, transportation, sealed enclosure and security detention environments. As a result of continuous growth, the following opportunity is available:

Manager/Senior Manager, Product Marketing

Acting as a unifying force behind Kenall’s product strategy and execution, you will lead marketing activities from the initial planning phase through execution to position Kenall’s “best in class” products in the marketplace, ensuring our competitive advantage and driving results.  You will partner closely with our sales and product development teams to identify new opportunities, develop marketing and communication plans, and monitor product and market metrics. 

Additional responsibilities include:

          Lead the internal process of creating business, marketing and product plans

          Conduct competitive research and market analysis

          Develop and maintain a network of key players within the lighting industry (specifiers, agents, etc.)

          Determine future market potential to ensure profitable revenue growth opportunities

Requirements:

          5+ years lighting industry experience (marketing, technical, applications, sales, etc.); solid state lighting, a plus

          BA/BS degree with a concentration in Marketing, Business, Communications, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred

          Experience in marketing and branding technical products, (including MarCom, new product launches)

          Experience with product line/product portfolio planning

          Ability to assess new markets and pioneer business development

          Experience in creating training and sales support materials including PowerPoint presentations, literature and video

          Ability to understand complex situations/problems and distill to basic facts as it relates to market insights and voice of the customer

          An understanding of manufacturing business concepts, methods, product design and materials

          A roll-up your sleeves attitude; action-oriented self-starter who works well in a team environment

          Superior presentation, verbal and written communication skills

          Enjoy occasional travel

Committed to advancing the state of lighting, Kenall is an established, financially stable organization with a proven track record of excellence and great corporate culture. If you share our drive, professionalism and enthusiastic spirit and would like to be a part of a growing organization, we would like to hear from you.

For consideration please apply via our website: www.kenall.com