Strategic Marketing Manager

About Justrite Safety Group


At Justrite Safety Group , we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.


As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority-it's our passion.


The contribution you will bring to this role:


Justrite Safety Group is seeking a high-impact Strategic Marketing Manager to lead the growth strategy for one of our Business Units operating in a fast-growing and opportunity-rich market. This role defines where to play and how to win, translating market insight into clear segment priorities, value propositions, and roadmap decisions that drive revenue and margin growth.


This role is not simply about marketing execution - it is about owning the marketing growth engine for the business unit. The Strategic Marketing Manager will architect and drive the integrated marketing strategy that fuels pipeline, accelerates revenue, sharpens competitive positioning, and strengthens market leadership.


Reporting directly into the Business Unit, this role partners closely with the Business Unit Leader, Product Management, and Sales Leadership to translate market opportunity into measurable business growth.

About the team:


Joining our Marketing team means stepping into a fast-paced, creative environment where innovation and strategy go hand in hand. Our marketing team is the driving force behind our brand's voice and image, responsible for crafting compelling narratives, engaging with our audience, and driving demand across various channels. Here, you'll collaborate with talented professionals who are passionate about staying ahead of industry trends and delivering impactful campaigns that resonate with our target markets. As a member of this team, you'll have the chance to work on exciting projects that span digital marketing, content creation, brand management, and more.


What you will do at Justrite:

Business Unit Growth Strategy - Where to Grow, Strategic Fit, and How

• Develop and own the comprehensive marketing strategy aligned to business unit revenue, margin, and market share objectives.

• Conduct comprehensive market analysis and sizing to identify key adjacencies, white spaces, and other growth opportunities ("Where to Grow")

• Assess opportunities against current and potential future capabilities of Justrite and own BU ("Strategic Fit")

• Identify specific growth strategies (potential new products, product extensions, positioning, lead generation, etc) to grow into those opportunities ("How")

• Define differentiated product positioning, messaging frameworks, and value propositions that create competitive advantage.

• Establish measurable annual and quarterly marketing objectives tied directly to pipeline contribution and revenue impact.

• Serve as the voice of the market within the business unit, influencing product roadmap, portfolio prioritization, and go-to-market strategy.

Brand Building, Demand Generation & Pipeline Acceleration

• Architect integrated demand generation programs that drive qualified pipeline across strategic account segments.

• Design and oversee multi-channel campaigns (digital, content, events, partnerships, channel programs) aligned to buyer journey stages.

• Partner with Sales to align marketing programs with account priorities and pipeline targets.

• Analyze funnel performance, conversion rates, and revenue attribution to continuously optimize performance.

• Allocate budget across channels based on ROI and performance analytics.

Channel Marketing, Sales Enablement and Funnel Conversion

• Develop and deploy DVP messaging effectively across social media, website content, outbound activity, in-person engagement, and distributor and end-user communications.

• Partner with sales leadership to train field sales teams on DVPs, equipping them to communicate value more effectively and improve conversion in customer interactions.

• Support sales teams through training, product collateral, and easy access to marketing and product resources for key customer meetings and sales opportunities.

• Strengthen sales effectiveness by ensuring the field has practical tools, clear messaging, and responsive support to advance opportunities and improve win rates.

Product Marketing & Go-to-Market Leadership

• Leverage above growth strategy to drive:

• Lead go-to-market strategy for new product launches and portfolio expansions.

• Develop launch plans including positioning, messaging, enablement tools, and campaign strategies.

• Conduct competitive intelligence and win/loss analysis to inform strategic decisions.

• Translate complex technical capabilities into compelling business value narratives.

• Equip Sales with effective tools, content, and insights that increase win rates.

Customer & Market Insight

• Develop and implement voice-of-customer initiatives to uncover unmet needs and engagement opportunities.

• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive activity to inform strategic direction.

• Leverage marketing analytics and CRM data to identify growth levers and performance gaps.

Planning, Budgeting & Performance Management

• Develop and manage annual marketing plans and budgets aligned to growth objectives.

• Establish KPIs tied to pipeline creation, revenue contribution, customer acquisition cost, and brand impact.

• Deliver clear, data-driven performance reporting to business unit leadership.

• Continuously refine strategy based on performance data and market feedback.

Competencies

• Strategic thinking - Looks across markets, segments, and channels to define clear where-to-play and how-to-win choices that guide regional growth.

• Ownership mindset - Takes full responsibility for regional growth, margin health, and portfolio quality, acting as a business owner rather than a functional manager.

• Commercial mindedness - Balances revenue, margin, pricing, and channel economics to make disciplined trade-offs that improve profitable growth.

• Insightfulness - Connects signals from customers, distributors, competitors, and data into actionable insights that shape strategy and roadmap priorities.

• Creativity - Develops differentiated value propositions, campaigns, and positioning by thinking beyond conventional solutions and exploring new angles.

• Resourcefulness - Finds practical ways over, around, or through constraints, leveraging limited resources to achieve impact in complex markets.

• Relationship - building - Builds trust and rapport with internal and external stakeholders, strengthening alignment across sales, product, finance, operations, and partners.

• Influence and persuasion - Gains buy-in in a matrix environment, aligning diverse perspectives behind shared priorities and execution plans.

• Communication clarity - Translates complex strategies, value propositions, and product concepts into clear, compelling messages for teams and customers.

• Analytical rigor - Uses data, KPIs, and business cases to prioritize investments, monitor performance, and course-correct quickly.

• Detail orientation - Ensures roadmaps, launches, pricing actions, and campaigns are executed with precision, quality, and follow-through.

• Change agility - Adjusts to change with confidence, adapting to new information, evaluating impact and driving new ways of working across regions and functions.

• Determination - Stays focused on the growth agenda, pushing through setbacks and ambiguity to deliver results over the medium term.

• Customer - centricity - Anchors decisions in the needs of end users, distributors, and channel partners rather than internal assumptions.

• Systems thinking - Understands how product, pricing, channels, marketing, and operations interact, and designs solutions that work across the whole system.

Your Skills and Expertise:

To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:

• • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related discipline.
  • 8+ years of marketing experience, preferably in industrial or technical markets.
  • Proven track record of developing and executing marketing strategies that drive measurable revenue growth.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to operate as a strategic partner to sales and product leadership.
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in complex, matrixed organizations.
  • Deep understanding of demand generation, product marketing, and go-to-market strategy.
  • Ability to translate technical product features into clear, differentiated market value.
  • Strong analytical capability with experience using marketing and CRM performance data.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% - 50%.

Compensation:


The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $95,000 to $125,000.


Actual base salaries will vary and may be above or below the recommended pay range based on factors such as but not limited to location, relevant experience and performance. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan to enhance their overall total compensation package when Justrite Safety Group and their business units achieve annual business and financial targets.

Benefits:


Our benefits package at Justrite Safety Group is designed to be the best in the industry, offering everything you need to support your career and personal well-being. You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package. We understand the importance of work-life balance, so we offer flexible hours and remote work options, giving you the freedom to manage your time effectively. These options vary depending on the specific roles and business needs. At Justrite, our benefits package is designed to help you thrive both in and out of the workplace.


Why Choose Justrite Safety Group?


As a leading name in the safety industry, Justrite provides a platform where you can collaborate with some of the best professionals in the field, learning from experts and contributing to cutting-edge solutions. The company's commitment to excellence and innovation ensures that you'll be part of a team that is making a real impact. With a strong focus on career advancement, Justrite empowers its employees to thrive both personally and professionally, making it an ideal workplace for those looking to grow their careers in a meaningful and rewarding environment.


Join us and be part of a team dedicated to product excellence and making a positive impact in our company, and in our community!

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