Product Marketing Manager

 

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

Lumenergi's suite of intelligent, network-controlled lighting management solutions is shaping the future of energy efficiency for commercial buildings. The company's products help building owners improve their bottom line with 50 - 70 percent savings in their monthly lighting costs, delivering a two-year payback even before incentives. LUMEnergi will convert 50% of the 65M unit, $2B per year market to smart lighting in 5 years.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our fast growing clean tech energy company has completed the first generation product and is entering the accelerated sales and marketing phase. This is the first key marketing executive position for the company defining future products and strategic direction.

The responsibility includes managing product life cycles, leading product development from definition to market launch. This is an opportunity to work alongside high energy CEO and his executive team gaining understanding of the general management position, and build up and shape the future marketing organization./p>

  • Manage product life cycle from product design, development to market launch

  • Catalyze customer driven product evolution

  • Identify, evaluate and recommend marketing opportunities consistent with product line objectives

  • Provide technical consultation to field sales professionals and channel partners

  • Participate in definition of the NPI (New Product Introduction Process) with R&D and Operations to keep it in line with customer expectations

  • Identify, evaluate and hire marketing talent

  • Work with our PR group to develop product briefs, sales collateral, press releases, advertisements, and participate in trade shows

  • Expected to travel US and some international (25%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Intelligence, drive, judgment, resourcefulness, willingness to assume responsibility and authority. Ability to connect with development, operation and sales team, customers, and partners is essential. Business planning skills and presentation generation important. Knowledge of contracts desirable.

  • MBA, Bachelor or Master degree in EE, ME, Computer Science, other theoretical or applied science

  • 5 years of Product Marketing experience in hardware engineering or complex technical products. (knowledge of LEDs or lighting is a plus

  • Energy efficiency, Building Management Systems, Demand Response, Smart Grid experience and background is a plus

  • Sales experience is a plus

  • High degree of creativity, forward looking vision, and fun-loving attitude

  • Decision making, problem solving and analytical capabilities Strong leadership, ability to influence and work as a team

  • Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills

If you feel that you would be a good fit with our company's vision then we would love to speak with you.

Please send your resume to jobs@lumenergi.com

Principles only, no agencies please.