Strategic Marketing Manager

Job Description

Are you looking to make an impact in the process control industry? We are an equal opportunity organization looking for a driven leader to develop the mid- and long-term global organization strategy for an industry leading control valves business, passionate about understanding business strategy, identifying growth avenues & customer pain points, collaboration and data analysis and applying them to drive an impactful change.

Support industry and competitor research to develop competitive intelligence to drive robust business plans in collaboration with Industry sales, Product management, Regional World Area teams and other functions. This role is intended to work globally with customers, our world area marketing and sales teams, and engineering to identify, define and develop market opportunities and penetration strategies including acquisitions.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Identify and utilize multiple avenues of primary market research to support medium term industry plans and identify long term strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with external and internal teams to lead industry investigations and develop industry growth plans
• Leverage competitive intelligence to drive strategic industry growth and inform key initiatives, aligning insights with the organization's long-term vision and goals
• Collaborate with key team members for go/no-go decision on advanced technology ideas; Identify how these ideas can support strategic initiatives
• Monitor, analyze and communicate dynamics in the world area such as segment growth, new opportunities, industry trends, strategic account movements and competitive intelligence that impact business performance.
• Drive cadence of competitor product offerings and financials, performance by industry
• Drive early-stage gate process for key projects identified from strategic industry analysis
• Support in driving communication meetings with leadership teams

Who You Are:

You approach challenges with curiosity and a willingness to deeply understand complex situations, gathering information from multiple sources to generate sound insights. You collaborate effectively with a variety of partners, valuing their perspectives and fostering shared ownership of outcomes. You communicate thoughtfully, adapting your style to ensure clarity and alignment. You remain focused on long‑term goals while being adaptable and open to adjusting plans as new information emerges.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• B.S. Engineering and a minimum of 3-5 years' experience
• Strong demonstrated experience in strategic business analysis and development / execution of growth plans
• Experience in developing growth plans, market analysis, portfolio roadmaps, conduct competitive analysis, develop business cases and general growth strategies
• Experience in process industries, sales, business development, or marketing is a key advantage

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• MBA

Our Culture and Commitment To You: At Emerson, we are committed to creating a workplace where every person feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We prioritize inclusion, integrity, safety, and innovation in everything we do. You will have opportunities to develop your career, contribute to meaningful work, and be part of a global team that strives to make a positive impact. We encourage bold ideas, welcome diverse perspectives, and believe that everyone has the potential to lead and create change.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let's go!

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Job Info

• Job Identification 26005967
• Job Function Strategic Development
• Posting Date 07/10/2026, 02:39 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 301 S 1st Avenue, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, US (On-site)