Product Market Manager - Air Supply

Our curiosity has made us a driving force in automation technology for decades. Today, we have more than 20,000 employees all over the world working towards our vision of inspiring customers with intelligent and intuitive industrial automation solutions. We want to keep the world moving, so we’re looking for inventive talents and team players – in other words, colleagues who can make a real contribution. Founded in 1925, Festo Corporation is the leading worldwide supplier of automation technology and the performance leader in industrial training and education programs. For many years Festo has been providing impetus for factory automation and offers a wide product and service portfolio – from individual components to complex customized solutions and system. As a family‑owned company, we act from a holistic perspective. We take responsibility for our actions globally and locally, we want to contribute to the quality of life and conservation of resources where we operate with new technologies, knowledge and education. Values We are Ambitious We are Determined We are Visionary We Value Each Other We are Dependable Summary The Product Marketing Manager strategically steers and optimises the local product portfolio – driving impactful product launches, lifecycle management, cross‑selling and other targeted initiatives that enable sustainable market share growth. The PMM is responsible for the overall commercial success of the assigned product portfolio. By focusing on customer‑facing activities, the PMM gains firsthand insights into customer needs, the competitive landscape, and Festo portfolio gaps, empowering informed and impactful portfolio steering decisions. Key Accountabilities Define and align the product steering strategy with local and global stakeholders Manage product portfolio, segmentation and pricing strategies with cross‑functional teams Prioritise and guide promotional campaigns, investments in demo cases and samples to maximise commercial impact; represent products at key events Lead local product lifecycle activities, from impactful launches to strategic phase‑outs, in alignment with global strategy Provide market requirements and customer feedback to global product management. Identify and engage pilot customers for strategic new products and associated testing activities. Participate in CP/PDP projects, where necessary Drive strategic quantity planning from Cluster/Business Region side. Provide input for inventory management Coordinate and deliver sales product training Collaborate with Sales and Business Development to monitor performance, identify growth opportunities, develop target customers and achieve business goals Define product‑related KPIs for sales incentive programs to ensure focus and drive strategic portfolio steering Knowledge, Skills & Experience Technical University Degree (mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering preferably) Business training (MBA) advantageous English fluent, Spanish and German advantageous MS‑Office, CRM/Business intelligence software (e.g. SFA) advantageous; SAP experience; xDKI & product configuration systems At least 5 years experience in relevant industry Application and competitor knowledge in automation Experience in project management methods advantageous Experience in product management The annual base pay range for this role is between $110,000 – $125,000. Benefits Festo Corporation offers a robust benefits package, which is designed to help employees and their dependents stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. This is just one way we strive to provide employees with a rewarding workplace. As an effort to keep pace with healthcare trends, Festo Corporation is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to its employees which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Programs, Short‑term and Long‑term disability, 401k, Pet Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid time off, Educational assistance and many more. Festo is an equal‑opportunity employer. We believe that the best way to attract and retain a diverse workforce is to encourage a culture of inclusion within our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Festo