RF/Microwave Product Marketing Manager 1

Job Description

Job Description

This role will require access to access information controlled under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR, 15 CFR §§ 730-780),and likely the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, 22 CFR §§ 120-130), and so applicants for this position must be one of a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or other Protected Individual (as defined under 8 USC § 1324b(a)(3)).

JOB SUMMARY

The RF/Microwave Product Marketing Manager 1 is responsible for developing business opportunities and supporting the successful roll-out of products in a defined product category. The responsibilities include product planning, product definition, product positioning, Go-to-Market support, competitive analysis, and working closely with the product management and MARCOM teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive business development activities supporting the direct sales team in the development of key accounts and regional growth through channel partners.
• Work closely with customers and the sales & engineering organizations on custom/new product opportunities to manage expectations resulting in the optimal solution for all parties.
• Actively manage the product portfolio
  1. Collaborating with the various Marki organizations in product definition and product readiness
  2. Support product pricing as part of the product portfolio.
  3. Work closely with product management on product lifecycle management.
• Support the creation of Go-to-Market materials for new products.
  1. Internal materials: Product sell sheets
  2. External materials: Product overview slides, roadmaps, success stories, competitive analysis etc.
  3. Development of product training and education materials
• Interface with the marketing communications team to provide product information for use in promotional materials and to support the website and other lead generation tools.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or similar technical field. Candidates without a technical degree will not be considered.
• Familiarity with the RF/Microwave market segment
• 3 years of prior RF/Microwave industry experience
• Ability to travel when required.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Must understand RF/Microwave theory including but not limited to S-parameters, Noise Figure/Temperature, Conversion Loss, Power Compression, Harmonic Generation, Intermodulation Distortion, and Spur Generation.
• Self-motivated and driven, takes initiative and works well independently and cross-functionally.
• 3 years of prior RF/Microwave industry experience
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, and writing
• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Effective planning, time management, and prioritization skills
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent presentation skills

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen: Awareness and knowledge of and insight into the organization’s vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations. Knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company’s business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Change: Knowledge of and ability to align the organization’s people and culture with changes in business strategy, organizational structure, technology, and business processes.

• Communication: Successful communication involves five components. Verbal communication refers to your ability to speak clearly and concisely. Nonverbal communication includes the capacity to project positive body language and facial expressions. Written communication refers to your skillfulness in composing text messages, reports, and other types of documents. Visual communication involves your ability to relay information using pictures and other visual aids. Active listening should also be considered a key communication soft skill because it helps you listen to and hear what others say. You need to be able to listen to understand how to best communicate with someone.

• Strategic Thinking: Understands business issues and opportunities and translates or aligns them to a vision, strategy and plans to chart a course of action.

• Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve common goals. Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers. Exercise the ability to compromise and be adaptable.
• Problem-Solving / Critical Thinking: Ability to balance the needs of different people in a solution to a problem. Able to meet the needs of different constituents in the solution of a problem. Able to solve problems with multiple criteria that need to be met. Identifies and assesses all potential responses to a problem.
• Integrity / Work Ethic: Deal with Conflict Properly. Report on Unethical Behavior. Be upfront about your shortcomings. Be willing to do hard work. Take accountability for your actions. Be a team player. Respect others. Don’t abuse your power. Keep morale up.
• Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal competencies help you interact, communicate, and collaborate with others effectively. Typical examples of interpersonal skills include empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence.

About Marki Microwave

Shattering Performance Barriers Since 1991.

At Marki Microwave our goal is to invent technologies to empower the RF and microwave industry to design faster, simplify production, eliminate complexity, and shatter performance barriers.

Marki Microwave is a privately-owned company based in Morgan Hill, California, 30 minutes from downtown San Jose in Southern Silicon Valley. We offer a full benefits package, including:

• Holiday pay
• Paid Time Off (4 weeks)
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) ER matching
• College Loan Subsidy Program

Marki Microwave is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military or veteran status, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected classification.