Energy Market and Application Manager

HARTING develops, manufactures and sells electrical and electronic interconnect products, device terminations, backplanes and network components for networks or machinery, or for power and data application in factories. Our products are used in mechanical and plant engineering, broadcast and entertainment, factory automation, power generation and distribution as well as industrial electronics and telecommunication.

Founded in 1945 in Minden, Germany, HARTING currently employs a workforce of more than 3,000 employees worldwide. With 40 subsidiary companies and representative in 27 countries, HARTING is committed to maintaining close proximity to markets and customers.

Position Overview:

Manage, design and execute a NA energy marketing program to increase market share, market intelligence and HARTING revenue. The energy market includes alternative energy, specifically solar and wind, and the PGTD market, specifically substations.

Responsibilities:

The above is accomplished by performing the following duties:

• Create and executes a strategic energy marketing plan(s) to position HARTING's products and solutions, involving multiple go-to market strategies. The results will be to achieve stated objectives regarding revenue, profitability, market share and market positioning
• Analyzes, identifies and communicates current and future market trends and competitors, including expected impact on HARTING.
• Recommends and oversees execution of promotional activities including print, electronic media, trade show, direct mail, point-of-purchase displays, and signage of budgeted activities. Ensures optimum presentation of HARTING products and services for his/her target market.
• Work with outside sales, distributors and manufacturers reps to build strong personal relationships with key technical decision makers at key customers.
• Provide technical training to the HARTING team to understand the energy market, how HARTING products are applied and the requirements of HARTING products and solutions.
• Work with product managers, regional and global account managers to implement innovative HARTING application solutions (connectors, cable assemblies, backplanes, networking, etc.) and to identify any product gaps or the need for a development of a new product.
• Be the technical contact/consultant for energy customers by finding the best technical and economic solutions.
• Travel up to 50% (Must have a valid passport.)

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from 4 year college or university with at least 5 years of experience.
• Mechanical and Electrical Engineering experience required

Functions within ISO 9001:

• To understand the quality policy and objectives for quality.
• Perform duties and responsibilities according to the documented quality system.
• Recommend and implement improvements to activities and processes within the quality system.

HARTING Inc. of North America
1370 Bowes Road
Elgin, IL 60123 USA