Business Development / Marketing Manager

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Job Summary

Job Description

Responsible for developing and implementing strategic marketing plans that deliver growth and exceed sales & profitability goals.

New Business Development

Develop, manage, and implement programs that deliver profitable growth

Establish and maintain solid customer growth program engagements

Strategy Development & Implementation

Identify new opportunities through research and analysis

Develop & implement market growth strategies

Develop & implement product line and new product development strategies

Profit & Price Management

Evaluate and develop market segment margin improvement plans

Manage the implementation of price and maintain detailed reporting

Develop & implement cost reduction / profit improvement plans

Functional Department Support

Provide necessary support to enable successful Field Sales efforts

Engagement with Engineering should result in clear priorities, a focused, team effort and successful "win new business" efforts

Interaction with Operations should support day-to-day business requirements and creation of process improvements

Lead & Develop Customer Relationships

Identify, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with key customer decision-makers

Communicate Nidec core technology and product capabilities to customers creating a high level of understanding

Key customer relationships should provide important insights into customer business plans, product line strategies, and technology requirements

Internal Business Process Support

Maintain a growth program management process

Prepare successful, annual Strategy Reviews of managed markets

Provide accurate monthly forecasts and support the development of aggressive, attainable Financial Review forecasts

Key Competencies

Analysis of Data & Issues Analysis

Locates, evaluates, prepares, and communicates necessary information to support strong decision-making

Utilizes data and performs analysis to develop solutions, create alternatives, and make recommendations

Analytical efforts support attainment of financial goals

Judgment & Decision-Making

A passion for the facts and for detail drives development of sound recommendations

Utilizes objective financial and business analysis to evaluate the return and risks of recommended actions

Uses technical expertise, functional expertise, and collaborative support from others to develop sound recommendations

Customer Success

Promotes an effort & environment that delivers the value needed for our customers to experience "Customer Success"

Utilizes experience, insight, data, and relationships to capitalize on growth and improvement opportunities

Is an advocate for customers by removing barriers and solving problems enabling an increase in Customer Success

Optimizes Execution and Ensures Results

Utilizes Nidec strengths, internal and external resources & talent to achieve CIMD business plan

Operates with initiative, urgency, and tenaciousness to achieve CIMD business plan

Supports an effort where associates are held accountable for achieving goals and delivering results

Contributes to a high performance, team effort, that accomplishes CIMD goals and priorities

Engages & Inspires

Develops and communicates logical, convincing justifications (including lessons-learned) that build support for one's perspectives and initiatives

Communicates Nidec core technology and product capabilities to our customers creating a high level of understanding

Key customer relationships provide important insights into customer business plans, product line strategies, and technology requirements

Ensure communication of business challenges or objectives are clear and compelling, prompting action by others

Instills and sustains organization-wide energy, enthusiasm and optimism

Inspires others to stretch beyond what they thought they could do

Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills (includes the use of email)

Qualifications :

BS / BA in business administration, marketing, or engineering (preferably electrical / mechanical engineering) M.B.A. preferred

Preferred minimum 5 years of successful, related experience

Experience working in commercial or industrial OEM environments preferred

Broad technical knowledge of relevant industry, products and competitive environment

Proficiency with computer programs / software, including Microsoft Office software, operating systems and data base management

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Excellent teamwork and leadership skills

Excellent customer service, relationship-building, and negotiation skills

Excellent written / verbal communication and presentation skills

Results-oriented and highly self-motivated

Strong analytical ability and problem-solving / strategic thinking skills

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website : http : / / www1.eeoc.gov / employers / upload / eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.

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