Product Group Marketing Manager – Technical Manufacturing
Location: Beverly, MA
Compensation: $130,000–$150,000 base + bonus
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, flexible
Employment Type: Permanent
Travel: Up to 30%, primarily domestic, with limited international travel
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic, commercially focused Product Group Marketing Manager to lead the growth and development of key technical product lines within a fast-paced manufacturing organization.
This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a professional who combines manufacturing experience, technical product knowledge, and strong sales or business development experience. The ideal candidate understands how technical products move from concept and manufacturing through customer engagement, sales, and market growth.
This person will work closely with engineering, operations, sales, and senior leadership to identify opportunities, develop product strategies, launch new products, strengthen customer relationships, and drive profitable growth.
The successful candidate will be comfortable operating with a high degree of independence and urgency. They should be able to quickly establish credibility with experienced professionals, influence cross-functional teams, and take ownership of complex business initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute product strategies designed to increase revenue, profitability, market share, and customer penetration
- Own product roadmaps and strategic initiatives in collaboration with engineering, operations, sales, and leadership
- Lead new product introduction activities from initial concept through commercial launch
- Identify new business opportunities through customer feedback, competitive research, market analysis, and industry trends
- Work directly with customers and sales teams to understand technical requirements and develop commercially viable solutions
- Lead proposals, RFPs, and strategic customer opportunities
- Analyze sales, pricing, inventory, market, and product data to identify trends and make informed business decisions
- Develop product positioning, presentations, sales tools, training materials, and technical marketing content
- Partner with sales and business development teams to support customer acquisition and revenue growth
- Influence and align cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives
- Identify and resolve commercial, operational, and product-related challenges
- Participate in customer meetings, trade shows, industry events, and business development activities
- Provide leadership and direction on strategic product initiatives and growth opportunities
- Travel approximately 30%, primarily within the United States, with occasional international travel
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a high-energy, results-oriented leader who combines strategic thinking with the ability to execute.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a strong background in manufacturing and technical products
- Bring experience in technical sales, product management, product marketing, business development, or a related commercial role
- Be comfortable working with engineers, operations professionals, sales teams, customers, and executive leadership
- Demonstrate strong business judgment and analytical ability
- Be confident making decisions and moving initiatives forward with limited direction
- Have the leadership presence to influence experienced professionals and build credibility quickly
- Be highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Take ownership rather than waiting for direction
- Be motivated by measurable business results, growth, and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, technical sales, product management, product marketing, business development, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience working with technical products in a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of business operations, customers, and commercial strategy
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority
- Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
- Ability to travel up to 30%
Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates with experience in the following industries are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Aerospace & defense
- Electrical and electromechanical products
- Electronics
- Industrial manufacturing
- Connectors and cable assemblies
- Plastics and molding
- Automotive
- Appliances
- Industrial systems
- Other highly technical manufacturing environments
Experience supporting major aerospace, defense, industrial, or OEM customers is a significant plus.
Why This Opportunity
This is an opportunity for a commercially minded manufacturing professional to take significant ownership of important product lines and directly influence business growth.
The organization is looking for someone who can operate as a trusted business partner to leadership—someone who understands the technical side of the products, understands the customer, knows how to sell value, and can turn strategy into execution.
If you have a manufacturing background, technical sales experience, and the drive to take ownership of product strategy and growth, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact.
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Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
