Vice President of Product Marketing - Fire Suppression

Job Details

Job Location: Maryland Heights, MO 63046. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $250,000.00. Salary Join Us as Vice President of Product Marketing at Potter Global Technologies!

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Product Management and Marketing Communications functions for the Fire Suppression business unit, ensuring alignment with strategic growth objectives.
• Lead the annual strategic planning process in partnership with the President and leadership team, translating business objectives into actionable growth, product, and market development strategies.
• Develop and execute long‑term business, portfolio, and marketing strategies that drive revenue growth, profitability, market share expansion, and customer engagement.
• Lead portfolio strategy, including product roadmap development, lifecycle management, pricing, positioning, investment prioritization, and commercialization activities.
• Drive new product development and go‑to‑market execution to ensure successful product launches, adoption, and long‑term market success.
• Lead strategic growth initiatives focused on corrosion solutions, mission‑critical applications, OEM growth, international expansion, and adjacent market opportunities.
• Oversee Marketing Communications strategy, including branding, digital marketing, channel marketing, customer engagement, demand generation, and market positioning.
• Establish pricing, profitability, and portfolio performance strategies that optimize growth, margin performance, and customer value.
• Utilize market intelligence, customer insights, competitive analysis, and business data to guide strategic decisions and investment priorities.
• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Customer Experience teams to align commercial strategy, product development, and operational execution.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to portfolio performance, commercialization effectiveness, profitability, market penetration, and business growth.
• Build, develop, and lead high‑performing Product Management and Marketing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer focus.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the President and leadership team on business performance, growth opportunities, portfolio investments, and competitive positioning.
• Support long‑range planning, organizational development, and future growth initiatives across the Fire Suppression business.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You Bring

Experience That Drives Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field required.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in Product Management, Marketing, Business Leadership, or related commercial functions.
• Proven track record of leading strategic growth initiatives, business planning efforts, and successful product commercialization programs.
• Experience leading cross‑functional organizations in a manufacturing, industrial, or technical product environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through organizational growth and change.
• Strong executive leadership capability with potential for future enterprise leadership responsibilities.
• Experience working closely with executive leadership teams on strategic business planning and execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration.

Key Strengths & Skills

• Executive‑level leadership capability with strong strategic and operational business acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex organizations and influence cross‑functional teams at all levels of the business.
• Strong understanding of Product Management, Marketing Communications, commercialization, and go‑to‑market strategy.
• Proven ability to drive business growth, market expansion, and product adoption.
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and business performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, executive presence, and leadership influence skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change and building high‑performing teams.
• Strong customer and market orientation with ability to identify emerging opportunities and competitive threats.

Our Culture

• We build strong relationships—with teammates, partners, and customers.
• We take pride in knowing every product we build serves the purpose of protecting lives.
• We listen actively, coach frequently, and own our results.
• We foster innovation, value curiosity, and believe that experimentation is part of growth.
• We create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone belongs.
• We take ownership of our work—quality and safety are at the core of what we do.

Benefits That Matter

• Employee Ownership Program – You’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. We share success together.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Financial Wellness programs including complimentary Certified Financial Planner sessions.
• Recognition programs that celebrate individual and team wins.
• A mission‑driven team that supports life‑saving outcomes, every day.

Location

This is a full‑time position, on‑site at our office in St. Louis, Missouri. This position may require travel up to 25% based on business needs.

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