Sr. Marketing Manager - Full-time

**Job Description:**• *ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.)** is a Fortune 200 company and is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, automotive components, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with operations in 55 countries and an employee base of more than 48,000 people who adhere to the highest ethical standards. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 17,000 granted and pending patents.• *ITW Residential & Renovation** division of the Construction Products business segment provides industry leading, premium branded, cordless nailing systems and fastening solutions, that deliver superior productivity and reliability to meet the needs of professional remodelers and residential home builders, with a widely available product portfolio at their preferred retail or dealer outlets The focus for the division is aggressive market growth while sustaining profitability.• *ITW Residential & Renovation** offers a broad range of professional grade anchoring tools and fasteners for numerous construction applications. Our products include wood to wood fastening systems (Paslode®), structural wood fasteners (GRK Fasteners™), concrete anchoring systems (Tapcon®, Red Head®, Ramset®), underlayment screws (Rock-On®, Backer-On®), self-drilling screws (Teks®) and drywall anchoring systems (E-Z Ancor®). ITW Residential & Renovation excels in meeting the growing demands from Professional end-users for high-quality home improvement and construction fastening products. Our products are trusted by industry professionals and each brand is the market leader in its respective category in terms of quality, performance and ease of use• *Job Description**ITW Residential & Renovation division is seeking a high-performing **Sr. Marketing** **Manager** to join our marketing leadership team. The Marketing Manager leads a product management team to set strategy and drive profitable growth in their assigned categories. The **Sr. Marketing** **Manager** owns the business for their product categories and is responsible for defining strategies that will drive profitable top line growth. Growth is achieved through effective portfolio management, new product introductions, core product enhancements and promotional programs. As a key leader within the division, the Sr. Manager, Product Marketing will help share successes and cross-leverage knowledge and capabilities to support annual and long-range plan objectives, through influential and collaborative leadership across the division. This position reports to the Senior Marketing Director.• *Core Responsibilities:**+ Leader of direct report(s) who own their assigned product portfolio including product, pricing and promotions.+ Drive annual planning and long-range planning process and present compelling strategies and recommendations to the divisional leadership team.+ Through field visits, collect and synthesize customer/channel knowledge and competitive intelligence and leverage insights to become subject matter expert on product portfolio and drive actions to grow revenue and profit.+ Partner with Sales to unlock full potential of product category sales, especially in new areas of focus.+ Champion the Customer Back Innovation process and lead efforts to deliver projects on time and on budget.+ Closely work with sales and supply chain to monitor market and channel dynamics and help develop accurate forecasts to support demand fluctuations+ Manage the financial performance of assigned product categories to exceed assigned targets by utilizing ITW tool box philosophies and other key performance indicators.+ Work closely with the sales team on supporting their efforts to drive sales by ensuring they have the appropriate product training/knowledge; together, visit end users and channel partners and understand their needs and help promote sales and develop strong relationships.+ Collaborate with Brand & Digital team to develop annual integrated marketing plans for product portfolio.+ Other duties as assigned.• *Qualifications:**+ Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or Engineering, required; MBA preferred+ 5+ years of product marketing experience, with 2+ years of managerial experience+ Proven ability to influence cross-functional leaders+ Ability to analyze financial data and determine appropriate actions to improve product profitability+ Must be able to manage multiple priorities with highly effective follow through skills+ Strong communication skills; both written and verbal+ Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and leverage connections for business success+ Strong presentation skills; small informal groups as well as large groups+ Must be able to lift 25 pounds+ Ability to travel up to 25%• *Work Environment:**The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires an employee to work in a variety of locations including, but not limited to: home office, job sites, lumberyards, and distributor locations. These environments are not controlled by ITW. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment (office) is usually low, but much higher when exposed to the manufacturing areas. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• *Physical Demands:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, and regularly required to walk. Must be able to lift 40 lbs., able to walk and stand for long periods of time at customer events, trade shows, and job site locations. Position requires approximately 20% travel and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.• *ITW is an equal opportunity employer.** We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We do not accept unsolicited resumes. To be considered an applicant, please apply online to a specific job posting. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please click here (hr@itwbrands.com) for information on how to contact us directly.• *Compensation Information:**We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we invest in creating an environment where you can thrive—both personally and professionally. For more details, visit our Benefits page (https://myitwhr.com/) . In addition, our benefits include paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave. Annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $165,000, plus up to 15% annual bonus incentive. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.• *Job Description:**• *ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.)** is a Fortune 200 company and is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, automotive components, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with operations in 55 countries and an employee base of more than 48,000 people who adhere to the highest ethical standards. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 17,000 granted and pending patents.• *ITW Residential & Renovation** division of the Construction Products business segment provides industry leading, premium branded, cordless nailing systems and fastening solutions, that deliver superior productivity and reliability to meet the needs of professional remodelers and residential home builders, with a widely available product portfolio at their preferred retail or dealer outlets The focus for the division is aggressive market growth while sustaining profitability.• *ITW Residential & Renovation** offers a broad range of professional grade anchoring tools and fasteners for numerous construction applications. Our products include wood to wood fastening systems (Paslode®), structural wood fasteners (GRK Fasteners™), concrete anchoring systems (Tapcon®, Red Head®, Ramset®), underlayment screws (Rock-On®, Backer-On®), self-drilling screws (Teks®) and drywall anchoring systems (E-Z Ancor®). ITW Residential & Renovation excels in meeting the growing demands from Professional end-users for high-quality home improvement and construction fastening products. Our products are trusted by industry professionals and each brand is the market leader in its respective category in terms of quality, performance and ease of use• *Job Description**ITW Residential & Renovation division is seeking a high-performing **Sr. Marketing** **Manager** to join our marketing leadership team. The Marketing Manager leads a product management team to set strategy and drive profitable growth in their assigned categories. The **Sr. Marketing** **Manager** owns the business for their product categories and is responsible for defining strategies that will drive profitable top line growth. Growth is achieved through effective portfolio management, new product introductions, core product enhancements and promotional programs. As a key leader within the division, the Sr. Manager, Product Marketing will help share successes and cross-leverage knowledge and capabilities to support annual and long-range plan objectives, through influential and collaborative leadership across the division. This position reports to the Senior Marketing Director.• *Core Responsibilities:**+ Leader of direct report(s) who own their assigned product portfolio including product, pricing and promotions.+ Drive annual planning and long-range planning process and present compelling strategies and recommendations to the divisional leadership team.+ Through field visits, collect and synthesize customer/channel knowledge and competitive intelligence and leverage insights to become subject matter expert on product portfolio and drive actions to grow revenue and profit.+ Partner with Sales to unlock full potential of product category sales, especially in new areas of focus.+ Champion the Customer Back Innovation process and lead efforts to deliver projects on time and on budget.+ Closely work with sales and supply chain to monitor market and channel dynamics and help develop accurate forecasts to support demand fluctuations+ Manage the financial performance of assigned product categories to exceed assigned targets by utilizing ITW tool box philosophies and other key performance indicators.+ Work closely with the sales team on supporting their efforts to drive sales by ensuring they have the appropriate product training/knowledge; together, visit end users and channel partners and understand their needs and help promote sales and develop strong relationships.+ Collaborate with Brand & Digital team to develop annual integrated marketing plans for product portfolio.+ Other duties as assigned.• *Qualifications:**+ Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or Engineering, required; MBA preferred+ 5+ years of product marketing experience, with 2+ years of managerial experience+ Proven ability to influence cross-functional leaders+ Ability to analyze financial data and determine appropriate actions to improve product profitability+ Must be able to manage multiple priorities with highly effective follow through skills+ Strong communication skills; both written and verbal+ Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and leverage connections for business success+ Strong presentation skills; small informal groups as well as large groups+ Must be able to lift 25 pounds+ Ability to travel up to 25%• *Work Environment:**The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires an employee to work in a variety of locations including, but not limited to: home office, job sites, lumberyards, and distributor locations. These environments are not controlled by ITW. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment (office) is usually low, but much higher when exposed to the manufacturing areas. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• *Physical Demands:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, and regularly required to walk. Must be able to lift 40 lbs., able to walk and stand for long periods of time at customer events, trade shows, and job site locations. Position requires approximately 20% travel and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.• *ITW is an equal opportunity employer.** We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We do not accept unsolicited resumes. To be considered an applicant, please apply online to a specific job posting. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please click here (hr@itwbrands.com) for information on how to contact us directly.• *Compensation Information:**We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we invest in creating an environment where you can thrive—both personally and professionally. For more details, visit our Benefits page (https://myitwhr.com/) . In addition, our benefits include paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave. Annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $165,000, plus up to 15% annual bonus incentive. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.