Vice President, Innovation & Strategic Marketing Position Profile

ABOUT MARMON ELECTRICAL

Marmon Holdings, Inc., part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a global industrial organization with more than 100 autonomous manufacturing and service businesses, organized within 11 groups. With $10 billion in annual revenue, we may be the biggest company you’ve never heard of.

Marmon Electrical supports energy exploration and production with specialized wire and cable, works with utilities to reduce their cost and improve grid reliability, and provides technologies and products for mission-critical aerospace and defense systems.

Marmon’s electrical engineering companies are known for their high-performing wire and cable products, innovative solutions, and dependable service.

The Power Of Marmon’s Innovative Wire and Cable Solutions

The Marmon Electrical group produces electrical and electronic wire and cable for many markets requiring exacting standards for performance and safety.

Specialty wire and cable systems, products, and related services for the energy, transit, aerospace, defense, communication, and other markets.
Electrical building wire for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Electrical Engineering Companies That Measure Up

POSITION OVERVIEW

In order to keep Marmon Electrical aligned with their company goals, the Vice President of Innovation & Strategic Marketing will oversee Group Innovation & Strategic Marketing strategies and partner with Group companies to help execute Strategic Marketing & Innovation initiatives. The ideal candidate is experienced with a bias towards innovation, and bridging organizational cultures to bring forward a collaborative offering in the market. A successful candidate is highly professional, driven, and should play a significant role in the strategic planning of Marmon Electrical's future.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and manage the Group business development and innovation strategy; specially identifying intra-group business opportunities working with company Marketing, Commercial & Innovation teams.
Liaison with company Innovation teams and the Corporate Innovation team to ensure proper alignment and resourcing.
Liaison with company Commercial and Marketing teams and the Corporate Strategic Marketing team to ensure proper alignment and resourcing.
Work with Group & Company Leadership to identify market opportunities; specially helping with marketing analysis and intelligence.
Learn, deploy & train Group leaders on Marmon Strategic Marketing and Innovation tools and processes
Find opportunities to build the Marmon Electrical brand as a Group of Companies and develop strategies and tactics to create market awareness
Assist with social media/website branding initiatives.
Assist companies with Sales Market Mapping
Assist President in defining new market opportunities.
Maintain the highest degree of integrity for the company.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

10+ years marketing experience in a multi-company environment; manufacturing preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related major is preferred.
Experience working with diverse products & markets to forge new “bundled” offerings.
Successful examples of bringing next generation innovations to market.
Experience working with Commercial, Marketing & Innovation teams.
Accomplished strategic thinking in all scopes of marketing.
Strong knowledge of branding strategies.
Proven success in helping a company grow.
Excellent teamwork, communication, and people skills.
Track record of achievement and career progression.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and interpersonal capabilities.
Demonstrated quality writing style and attention to detail.
Action oriented, results driven, highly motivated, strong sense of ownership, and resourceful.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

Managing Vision & Purpose

The Vice President of Innovation & Strategic Marketing will be tasked with raising brand awareness for Marmon Electrical. The company requires a hands-on, team-oriented leader who has broad-based credibility, and is capable of consistently motivating people to take action. This individual will be a strong manager who can build, inspire, and coach teams with a passion for the business, while forging close working relationships with managers throughout the organization.