Career Opportunity: Director of Product Marketing for Kenall

admin September 12, 2012

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Kenall, a leading manufacturer of advanced lighting solutions for specialized environments, has exceptional opportunities available at our headquarters in Gurnee, IL. Working together, Kenall has become a champion in manufacturing complex lighting solutions for healthcare, high-abuse, transportation, sealed enclosure and security detention environments. For nearly 50 years, Kenall has been a proud advocate for manufacturing in America. We are pleased to announce the following dynamic career opportunity:

DIRECTOR, PRODUCT MARKETING

The Director, Product Marketing will be the unifying force behind Kenall’s product strategy and execution. This is an important and strategic role within the company, and our expectations are equally high. This position will be responsible for leading a team of Product Marketing Managers to plan and position Kenall’s best-in-class products in the marketplace to ensure our competitive advantage and drive revenue. Working closely with Kenall’s Sales and Product Development teams, you will identify new opportunities, develop business strategies, implement marketing and communications plans and monitor product and market segment metrics. Lead the internal process to create the business, market and product plan, and conduct competitive research and analysis for market segments. Determine future market potential of cutting-edge lighting solutions to ensure profitable revenue growth opportunities. Develop a network of key players within the industry including key specifiers and end users.

This position requires significant experience from within the lighting industry (technical, engineering, applications, standards, etc.) with demonstrated success launching high-quality products. Understanding of manufacturing and business concepts, methods, product design and materials. “Roll up your sleeves” attitude, action-oriented driven individual, self-starter and ability to work in a team environment required. BA/BS, MBA with a concentration in Marketing, Business, Communications, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Some travel required as you will participate in high level sales calls.

Kenall is an established, financially stable organization with a proven track record of excellence and great corporate culture. If you share our drive, professionalism and enthusiastic spirit and would like to be a part of a growing company, please forward your resume to:

1020 Lakeside Drive Gurnee, IL 60031
e-mail: careers@kenall.com
fax: (847) 360-9480
www.kenall.com