Product Marketing Manager for LED Lighting

Product Marketing Manager – LED Lighting LEDVANCE is a world leader in innovative lighting products as well as intelligent and connected lighting solutions. The company is an offspring of OSRAM, combining traditional general illumination with modern, ground-breaking lighting technologies. LEDVANCE has a new position for a person looking to manage a product portfolio comprised of LED light bulbs within the Downlight family of LED lighting. LEDVANCE is currently in this space and is seeking individuals looking to join a growing team working with both the retail [residential] and commercial [professional] lighting channels. This position will be located in our Americas headquarters in Wilmington, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate for this role will possess an understanding and execution skills to: Identify and define the product portfolio strategy for the Product Line(s) Manage the product portfolio from “cradle to grave” in particular product phase in and phase out Be an integral component of the Product Introduction Team (cross-functional internal team) comprised of non-reporting but critical groups to new launches Undertake market research to ascertain purchase intent, trends and future direction Become internal expert and benchmark portfolio relative to technical, financial and market Create and articulate the product’s reason to buy and end-customer purchase strategy Communicate product and portfolio graphic strategy within defined brand parameters Develop internal and external sale proposition for the portfolio along with Sales and Marketing Own the product development, targeted channel/segment launch and inventory position Fully-embrace sales budget, margin and profit targets and product forecasting Travel domestically and internationally as product representative to accounts and production locales Work independently, report status on goals/targets to management yet align with larger group Write and clearly give presentations to management team and customers articulating product strategy Experience and Education: Bachelor or Master degree in business or technology related field Fully fluent in spoken and written English 5 years’ experience in product management required Deep understanding of retail and/or commercial business Ability to influence others with no direct reporting relationship Self-motivated, ability to work with little or no supervision Previous, documented experience in working with a cross-functional team Knowledge of SAP and Business Warehouse reporting systems a plus Familiarity with LED and/or Lighting a positive What LEDVANCE offers: Joining a dynamic product marketing team that own their individual P&L Interface with international team and management Opportunity to move into management and other cross-functional roles Business casual, open work environment that emphasizes teamwork and responsibility Competitive salary Full medical benefits and matching 401k On-site fitness center, wellness programs and tuition reimbursement Easy access to Route 93 and 495 Additional Information We are in-office a minimum of 3 days per week. Relocation and/or work sponsorship are not offered with this position.