Senior Product Marketing Manager - StorageGRID
As a Senior Product Marketing Manager-StorageGRID, you develop and manage product marketing programs to maximize revenues for the sales of NetApp's Products and Services. You develop and implement marketing strategies to respond to changing and /or competitive environments which may include product positioning, pricing strategies, and overall product positioning. A strong understanding of NetApp's Product and Service offerings, relationship management skills, and experience marketing in a high-technology, dynamic environment is crucial to your success.
Essential Functions:
As a Product Marketing Manager you are part of a dynamic team that delivers value to the NetApp organization and supports sales and revenue generation goals. The team is tasked to:
• Develop marketing programs in collaboration with sales teams to meet marketing objectives and revenue targets.
• Establish, enhance or distinguish product placement within the competitive arena.
• Develop business plans and product positioning in the marketplace including pricing strategies.
• Create lead generation programs to support sales growth.
• Identify local marketing opportunities to drive awareness off NetApp solutions.
• Track general business indicators, including market share, and competitor's marketing and sales program activities.
• Communicate and implement product promotions.
• Provide on-going management of the product marketing programs, contracts and agreements.
• Identify and maintain relationships with product partners, third party vendors, etc.
• Provide mentorship and support to more junior members in the department.
• Participate in long-term projects and strategic initiates.
Requirements:
• MUST have Object Storage background; Service Provider Product Management experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work both independently and on cross functional teams.
• Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization, including remote areas.
• Marketing experience in the technology industry.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Strong understanding of NetApp's products and services technologies/concepts in a distributed environment.
Education & Experience:
• A minimum of 12 years of experience is required.
• A Bachelor of Arts of Science Degree is required, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to have completed multiple, complex technical projects.