Marketing Manager, Equipment Solutions

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC companyDaikin Applied is seeking an Equipment Marketing Manager who is responsible for leading solution-level go-to-market strategies for our product portfolio, driving education, market adoption, differentiation and growth. Acting as the central marketing liaison across product teams, this role aligns complementary technologies into a unified value proposition, tailored to the needs of building owners, operators, engineers and sales partners. The Marketing Manager partners closely with Product Marketing, Sales, Engineering and the Equipment Business Units to define positioning, execute launches and translate technical capabilities into customer-centric messaging that improves sales effectiveness. By connecting product messaging to customer needs, this role develops and oversees integrated marketing programs and sales enablement tools that help the field confidently position our solutions in a highly competitive, mission-critical market. This is a leadership role that involves developing a team, providing direction, coaching and support to ensure strong performance and alignment to strategic goal. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!Location: Plymouth, MN, HybridWhat you will do:Lead equipment and portfolio-level positioning and messaging to ensure differentiation in the market and alignment with customer needs such as reliability, redundancy, scalability, energy efficiency and speed to deploymentProvide leadership, direction, and development to team members, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance environment that aligns with organizational goals and supports team growth, accountability, and long‑term capability buildingPlan and execute integrated equipment launches in collaboration with Corporate Marketing, Engineering, National Accounts, and the Product Business Units, delivering clear, timely and impactful got-to-market assetsDevelops and execute integrated marketing programs—including digital campaigns, product launches, sales tools, and channel enablement—to drive demand, expand market share, and support revenue targets for core and emerging equipment offeringsSupport full lifecycle product marketing initiatives from new product introduction (NPI) through end-of-life (EOL), incorporating customer, sales and market feedback to inform product roadmapsLead and manage relationships with external agencies and creative partners to deliver high‑quality launch campaigns. Provide strategic direction, set clear expectations, and ensure alignment to brand guidelines, business objectives, timelines, and budgetsOwn and oversee content strategy for digital channels including websites, email campaigns and social media to drive awareness, demand and solution adoptionTrack and analyze marketing performance metrics, adjusting strategies to maximize impact and ROIWhat’s in it for you:The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growthThe support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our bestMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, journalism, communications or marketing8 + years of proven experience in B2B marketing, product marketing, go-to-market strategy, and product launches. Preferably in the manufacturing or industrial sectorStrong understanding of marketing principles, including product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategiesKnowledge of commercial HVAC equipment technologies or related B2B equipment marketsAbility to translate technical concepts into customer-focused messagingExcellent strategic thinking and project management skills for complex launches and campaignsSkilled in content development for collateral, presentations and digital assetsStrong analytical skills to measure performance and optimize marketing programsExceptional communication and presentation abilities for internal and external audiencesAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlinesCollaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across teams and external partnersWork visa sponsorship is not available for this positionPreferred Qualifications:10 years of experience in the commercial HVAC or related technology sectorsBenefits:Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributionsCompany provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverageShort term and long-term disability3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidaysVacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrualPaid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local lawPaid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous serviceThe typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $113,800k - $193,900k and a bonus potential up to 20%. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.#LI-AW1#LI-hybridIf you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! #J-18808-Ljbffr Daikin-Applied