Marketing Senior Category Manager - Heavy Duty

Rosemont, IL (Hybrid)

$160K/yr – $190K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Owns portfolio strategy and cross-functional innovation across heavy-duty brands, leading packaging, labeling, marketing tool kits, trade shows, and data-driven market insights to drive product launches and B2B campaigns.

Owns portfolio strategy and SKU rationalization across brands
Leads cross-functional product development, launches, and marketing execution

Job Description

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

What We Offer:
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