New Automation Technology – Components and systems for Industrial Automation
Strategic Industry Marketing Leader
Location
United States
Posted
3 days ago
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0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Strategic Industry Marketing Leader
Beckhoff Automation Switzerland
• Define and own the marketing strategy for seven priority industry verticals, including market sizing, segmentation, and competitive positioning. • Conduct ongoing market research to identify trends, buyer personas, pain points, and competitive dynamics within target industries. • Partner with Product and Sales leadership to align marketing priorities with product roadmap and revenue objectives. • Develop annual and quarterly industry marketing plans with clear goals, KPIs, and budget allocations. • Create and oversee production of industry-specific content including white papers, case studies, solution briefs, webinars, blog posts, and executive presentations. • Develop compelling value propositions and messaging frameworks tailored to each vertical and buyer stage. • Secure and manage relationships with industry analysts, influencers, and media to amplify brand presence. • Represent the company at industry conferences, speaking engagements, and roundtables. • Design and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital, email, events, and paid channels to generate qualified pipeline within target verticals. • Collaborate with the Demand Generation team to optimize campaign performance, conversion rates, and cost per lead. • Partner with Strategic Sales team to develop account-based marketing (ABM) programs targeting high-value accounts. • Monitor, analyze, and report on campaign ROI and pipeline influence metrics. • Serve as the marketing center of excellence for assigned verticals, advising internal stakeholders on market dynamics and buyer behavior. • Work closely with Product Marketing, Growth, PR, and Events teams to ensure consistent and integrated messaging. • Manage agency partners, freelancers, and vendors supporting industry marketing initiatives.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in the Industrial Automation industry, with a strong technical, commercial, and marketing background.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, Communications, or a related field.
- 3+ years of B2B marketing experience with responsibility for product, industry, vertical, or segment marketing.
- Proven success developing and executing marketing strategies that measurably drive pipeline and revenue.
- Strong content marketing experience with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling narratives that move audiences to action.
- Proficiency with CRM and marketing automation platforms (e.g., D365 CRM, Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentation capabilities.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking with the ability to develop plans aligned to business goals and market opportunities.
- Strong customer focus with a deep understanding of buyer needs and the ability to build programs that deliver value.
- Data-driven mindset, leveraging metrics and insights to inform decisions and optimize performance.
- Proven ability to influence and align cross-functional teams across Product, Sales, and Marketing.
- Exceptional storytelling skills, with the ability to craft clear, differentiated messaging across industries and buyer stages.
- Results-oriented with a strong bias for action; able to operate in a dynamic environment, iterate quickly, and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Preferred: Experience with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Google Analytics, Looker) to support performance tracking and insights-driven decision making.
- Proven track record of building and managing relationships with industry analysts, influencers, and external partners to enhance market presence and credibility.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off + 12 Paid Holidays
- Employer paid High-Deductible Medical plan, Dental, and Vision for Employee + Family!
- 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
- Employer-Paid Insurance: Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Elective Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Indemnity, and Pet Insurance
- Professional Development Opportunities
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