Career Opportunities
Marketing Director
PDQ Manufacturing, Inc., a vehicle wash manufacturer, has an immediate opening for a Marketing Director who will direct all of our marketing operations. This exciting opportunity will have you responsible for:
- Developing a marketing plan and strategy that supports the organization’s goals and meets changing market and competitive conditions.
- Assist in reviewing and analyzing sales performances against marketing programs to determine effectiveness.
- Assist with corporate strategies to include product positioning, market pricing studies and strategies. Understand product features, benefits, pricing, positioning, design, and advertising.
- Oversee the development and implementation of PDQ’s corporate marketing strategies for each product line and business unit support.
- Support Research & Development in developing Product Design Scopes that accurately represent customer requirements and market needs. Work with Research & Development in developing contour or working drawings, specifications, material and color call-outs, digital artwork, or full size models as required.
- Provide analysis of industry trends, customer tracking, and competitor actions as requested. This includes conducting market research and assisting in monitoring competitor products, sales and marketing activities.
- Manage all phases of the implementation process with all divisions and departments throughout the production stages to ensure proper design interpretation.
- Provide resources and tools to expedite new product development activity as it relates to the Marketing department. This includes customer service monitoring and market assessment activities.
- Manage the development and distribution of all marketing collateral. Ensure marketing communications are coordinated and support objectives. Maintain a consistent corporate image throughout all product lines, promotional materials, and events. Ensure materials appropriately communicate the features and benefits of our products.
- Lead and manage marketing personnel to include directing work and approving and reviewing projects. Develop marketing team capable of carrying out marketing strategies.
- Manage department budget and financial information with P&L responsibility.
Success demands the following.
- A Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, or Engineering plus a minimum of 8 years experience in a marketing management role. A Masters Degree with a focus on marketing and planning a plus.
- Previous experience in a capital equipment manufacturing environment.
- Skills in strategic planning and marketing, analytical ability, market research and planning, product development, design concepts, model making and building, corporate and brand identify, and promotions/advertising.
- Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
- Must possess experience with product management organizations, developing product marketing specification processes and specifications.
- Experience with product costing, pricing and discount structures.
- Must have experience working with design engineers on new product development and rollout process.
- Experience in International products, specifications, regulations and markets preferred.
- Must be flexible and possess the ability to effectively accept and direct changes.
- Some travel is required.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
PDQ Manufacturing, Inc. (PDQ) is committed to continuous product innovation and the development of value-added technologies. PDQ continues its global leadership role as the world’s largest manufacturer of touch free vehicle wash systems.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a great work environment. We are ISO 9001:2000 certified and an equal opportunity employer. If you are seeking new challenges, Join the team and see what PDQ has to offer!
For consideration, please email your resume to career.opportunities@pdqinc.com, or fax to (920) 964-3581, or mail to:
PDQ MANUFACTURING, INC.
ATTN: Human Resources
1698 Scheuring Road
P.O. Box 5190
De Pere, WI 54115-5190