Marketing Category Manager - Heavy Duty at PFX Group | Rosemont, IL | $130K/yr – $160K/yr

Marketing Category Manager - Heavy Duty

Rosemont, IL (Hybrid)

$130K/yr – $160K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Own portfolio leadership and cross‑functional execution for a multi‑brand heavy‑duty business, shaping a clear vision, SKU rationalization, and successful launches through collaboration with PMO, R&D, Legal and Regulatory.

Portfolio & launch ownership: define brand strategy, SKU rationalization, and go‑to‑market plans.
Innovation cadence: manage cross‑functional product development with operations, supply chain, and packaging to bring new products to market.
Marketing enablement: create tool kits, support trade shows, and drive B2B campaigns on LinkedIn and Salesforce, linking market insights to concrete business impact.

Job Description

Develop insightful fact-based business updates.
Define the vision and establish a clear portfolio approach (inclusive of sku rationalization) across the different brands.
Manage Innovation working in tandem with cross functional teams (PMO, R&D, Legal, Regulatory, etc.).
Lead label designing and packaging process.
Create marketing tool kits to support aftermarket sales team (Brochures, Sales sheets, website, selector tools, etc.).
Lead & attend trade shows for Heavy Duty in both US and Canada
Work effectively with advertising, promotional, research agencies, consultants, vendors, etc.
Analyze market research and business reports, interpret data, identify trends and make recommendations.
Creative & Analytical mindset to demonstrate successful project management, marketing B2B campaign planning & execution on LinkedIn and salesforce, B2B marketing tool kits, cross functional team interaction, new product launches (with metrics).
product development working in close collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D and Packaging to launch and set-up innovations.

Budgeting, pricing strategy and margin management.
Briefing agencies (research, packaging and advertising), in evaluating their work and giving feedback.
University degree in marketing/business management, MBA preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
Excellent technical aptitude with understanding of products specifications and usage, experience in new product development and launches.
Brand building, product management, & marketing experience in the heavy-duty industry (on and off road).
Experience in B2B, aftermarket industries (trucking, mining…) and Industrial (HVAC, Data Centers…).
Experience with retailers (Tractions, FleetPride, Fort Gary…) and OEMs (John Deere, Mack/Volvo…).
Good working knowledge of Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong ability to quickly learn tools to effectively run analysis (ex: PowerBI, D365…).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to create presentations and to present to small groups as well as large audiences.

Strong knowledge of budgeting, pricing strategy and margin management.
Experience in briefing agencies (research, packaging and advertising), in evaluating their work and giving feedback.
Strong proficiency in digital, social media and e-commerce as platforms to reach consumers.
Solution-oriented thinker with a strong entrepreneurial mindset.

MBA preferred.
Brand building, product management, & marketing experience in the heavy-duty industry (on and off road).
Experience in B2B, aftermarket industries (trucking, mining…) and Industrial (HVAC, Data Centers…).
Experience with retailers (Tractions, FleetPride, Fort Gary…) and OEMs (John Deere, Mack/Volvo…).

Competitive compensation
Career growth opportunities – we prioritize internal promotions
Generous 401k match
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage and Telemedicine
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance program – support for continued education and professional development

PFX Group

At PFX GroupTM, we don’t just create fluids – we engineer the future. As a global leader in industrial and mobility fluids, we bring together world-class brands and advanced technologies to deliver the solutions of tomorrow. We own every aspect of the process, from formulation development through to distribution, to ensure our customers around the globe receive only the best products and services. We engineer leading fluid solutions for a better future. As a vertically integrated powerhouse with 17 global manufacturing facilities, four R&D facilities, and worldwide distribution capabilities, we deliver performance at every stage – from R&D to the open road. As a trusted leader in automotive and industrial markets, we engineer fluid solutions that keep the world moving. Our portfolio of iconic brands power vehicles, industries, and homes in over 40 countries. We don’t just adapt to change. We lead it.

Des Plaines, Illinois, USA

256 employees (14 in marketing)

pfxgroup.com