Group Manager, Market Development – Product Strategy

Guardian Industries - DeWitt

Molex connector portfolio leader shaping market development and product strategy. Translating customer insights into growth, product investments, and new development priorities.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Market Development, Product Management, and Strategic Marketing, with a strong ability to translate customer needs into product strategies and growth initiatives. Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving market strategies to achieve revenue growth and profitability.

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Market DevelopmentProduct ManagementVoice of Customer MethodologiesBusiness DevelopmentTechnical Sales

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Hard Skills

Market Strategy DevelopmentProduct StrategyCompetitive AnalysisOpportunity AssessmentPortfolio PlanningCustomer EngagementApplication DevelopmentTechnical PresentationsCAPEX JustificationPricing Strategy

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationCustomer Relationship ManagementInfluencing SkillsStrategic Insight

Industry Keywords

ConnectorsInterconnect SystemsIndustrial ComponentsElectromechanical ProductsMarket SegmentationEmerging TechnologiesGrowth InitiativesTechnical SeminarsTrade ShowsThought Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a global team responsible for market development, customer engagement, and growth initiatives
Build customer relationships to understand business challenges, technology roadmaps, application needs, and market opportunities
Drive Voice of Customer initiatives and translate insights into product strategy, portfolio investments, and new product development priorities
Identify market gaps, whitespace opportunities, adjacent markets, and emerging technology trends
Partner with Product Management, Engineering, Technology, and Project Management to develop application-based solutions
Develop and execute market strategies supporting revenue growth, market share, profitability, and long-term objectives
Provide strategic insight into competitive dynamics, industry trends, and growth opportunities for assigned markets and key accounts
Collaborate with global Sales Engineers and commercial teams on customer engagement, technical discussions, market intelligence, and growth opportunities
Support investment analysis, business case development, CAPEX justification, pricing strategy, and portfolio planning
Represent Molex through customer presentations, technical seminars, industry events, trade shows, and thought leadership activities
Support technical and marketing materials for product launches and growth initiatives
Travel approximately 20%

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in Market Development, Product Management, Product Strategy, Business Development, Strategic Marketing, Technical Sales, or related experience
Experience working directly with customers to identify business, technical, or application requirements
Experience influencing cross-functional teams and driving initiatives across commercial and technical organizations
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Experience in connectors, interconnect systems, industrial components, electromechanical products, or related technologies
Ability to translate customer and market needs into new product development opportunities and portfolio growth strategies
Understanding of Voice of Customer methodologies, market segmentation, and opportunity assessment
Experience evaluating competitive landscapes, market trends, and emerging technologies
Experience leading teams and developing talent within technical, product, or market-facing organizations
Approximately 20% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Remote work arrangement