Product Marketing Manager, Vacuum - Quincy Compressor - Bay Minette, AL
Quincy Compressor, Bay Minette, AL, United States
Product Marketing Manager, Vacuum
As a Product Marketing Manager for the Vacuum Business – Quincy Compressor – you will drive growth of the vacuum product portfolio. Reporting to the Business Line Manager, you will work closely with sales, marketing, finance, and product teams to expand the vacuum business and support customers worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategies to profitably grow the Vacuum Business for the Quincy Customer Center.
Serve as the vacuum product expert, with deep knowledge of mechanical design, software applications, and control philosophy across the portfolio.
Identify portfolio gaps versus sales goals and initiatives, and propose solutions to meet business needs; create and maintain a rolling 2‑year product roadmap in collaboration with the Business Line Manager.
Follow the established vacuum product development process including ideation, justification, cost analysis, prototyping, launch, updates, and retirement.
Lead product launch activities such as pricing, deviation analysis, branded documentation, marketing materials, online presence, business systems setup, and service training.
Develop marketing content including product videos, demonstrations, and support external webinars to strengthen Quincy’s relevance in vacuum markets.
Maintain and update product documentation to reflect design changes, performance improvements, and sales or cost adjustments; manage the database of written specifications.
Support achievement of consolidated gross profit targets by working closely with Marketing, Finance, and the Product Company, including pricing recommendations.
Assist with inventory planning by managing stock levels, lead times, and minimum balances to ensure availability while minimizing excess inventory.
Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring awareness of how performance impacts satisfaction; coordinate production plans with delivery and timing goals.
Support sales channels through customer visits, application support, product sizing and selection, and technical expertise to identify customer needs and buying requirements.
Maintain strong knowledge of competitive pricing and products to support sales, maximize gross profit, and communicate strengths and weaknesses to partners and leadership.
Prepare and deliver product presentations highlighting features, benefits, and applications; train Sales and Distribution teams to ensure world‑class customer support capabilities.
To succeed, you will need a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills.
Required Experience and Skills
3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment design.
Clear understanding of vacuum system concepts such as pump‑down, pressure drop, centralization, condensate/humidity management, pressure set‑point control, valving, and instrumentation.
Strong presentation development skills.
Excellent organizational and planning abilities, managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks effectively.
Adaptability to new situations and enjoyment of challenges.
Bias for action and initiative when needs or obstacles arise.
Customer‑ and service‑oriented mindset with analytical, entrepreneurial thinking.
Team‑player who can cooperate with commercial and technical colleagues and communicate well with remote teams.
Fluent in English.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience in equipment sales, product management, or business development.
Strong technical knowledge of vacuum pumps and systems.
Experience with a variety of vacuum applications.
Industry sales experience with a proven record of delivering sales results.
Accountability Reports to Business Line Manager, Vacuum.
Education and Requirements
Academic background in Engineering or Marketing, or equivalent work experience.
High technical and commercial aptitude.
Understanding of the local market and local distribution is a plus.
Physical Demands
Must be able to move around the facility regularly (standing, walking).
Must be fit, willing, and able to travel routinely by plane and car.
Benefits
Culture of trust and accountability.
Lifelong learning and career growth.
Innovation powered by people.
Comprehensive compensation and benefits.
Health and well‑being initiatives.
Job Location Remote – this role is fully remote, enabling you to work from anywhere in the world.
Equal Employment Opportunity Quincy Compressor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
We offer reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability. Please call 251.937.5900 on a case‑by‑case basis.
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Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategies to profitably grow the Vacuum Business for the Quincy Customer Center.
Serve as the vacuum product expert, with deep knowledge of mechanical design, software applications, and control philosophy across the portfolio.
Identify portfolio gaps versus sales goals and initiatives, and propose solutions to meet business needs; create and maintain a rolling 2‑year product roadmap in collaboration with the Business Line Manager.
Follow the established vacuum product development process including ideation, justification, cost analysis, prototyping, launch, updates, and retirement.
Lead product launch activities such as pricing, deviation analysis, branded documentation, marketing materials, online presence, business systems setup, and service training.
Develop marketing content including product videos, demonstrations, and support external webinars to strengthen Quincy’s relevance in vacuum markets.
Maintain and update product documentation to reflect design changes, performance improvements, and sales or cost adjustments; manage the database of written specifications.
Support achievement of consolidated gross profit targets by working closely with Marketing, Finance, and the Product Company, including pricing recommendations.
Assist with inventory planning by managing stock levels, lead times, and minimum balances to ensure availability while minimizing excess inventory.
Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring awareness of how performance impacts satisfaction; coordinate production plans with delivery and timing goals.
Support sales channels through customer visits, application support, product sizing and selection, and technical expertise to identify customer needs and buying requirements.
Maintain strong knowledge of competitive pricing and products to support sales, maximize gross profit, and communicate strengths and weaknesses to partners and leadership.
Prepare and deliver product presentations highlighting features, benefits, and applications; train Sales and Distribution teams to ensure world‑class customer support capabilities.
To succeed, you will need a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills.
Required Experience and Skills
3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment design.
Clear understanding of vacuum system concepts such as pump‑down, pressure drop, centralization, condensate/humidity management, pressure set‑point control, valving, and instrumentation.
Strong presentation development skills.
Excellent organizational and planning abilities, managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks effectively.
Adaptability to new situations and enjoyment of challenges.
Bias for action and initiative when needs or obstacles arise.
Customer‑ and service‑oriented mindset with analytical, entrepreneurial thinking.
Team‑player who can cooperate with commercial and technical colleagues and communicate well with remote teams.
Fluent in English.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience in equipment sales, product management, or business development.
Strong technical knowledge of vacuum pumps and systems.
Experience with a variety of vacuum applications.
Industry sales experience with a proven record of delivering sales results.
Accountability Reports to Business Line Manager, Vacuum.
Education and Requirements
Academic background in Engineering or Marketing, or equivalent work experience.
High technical and commercial aptitude.
Understanding of the local market and local distribution is a plus.
Physical Demands
Must be able to move around the facility regularly (standing, walking).
Must be fit, willing, and able to travel routinely by plane and car.
Benefits
Culture of trust and accountability.
Lifelong learning and career growth.
Innovation powered by people.
Comprehensive compensation and benefits.
Health and well‑being initiatives.
Job Location Remote – this role is fully remote, enabling you to work from anywhere in the world.
Equal Employment Opportunity Quincy Compressor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
We offer reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability. Please call 251.937.5900 on a case‑by‑case basis.
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