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Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers.

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging. 

Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

The Director Strategic Marketing will develop and drive medium- to long-term corporate strategies with support from the C-suite and Executives, ensuring these strategies are backed by solid business rationales. They will analyze market trends, identify target markets, and devise plans to boost revenue through strategic product and service initiatives. Clear communication of these strategies to the broader organization is crucial for cross-functional alignment and execution.

The candidate will establish a governance process for continuous, end-to-end alignment and achievement of goals. They will also develop key market indicators to gauge market and company growth, lead demand generation, and sales enablement programs.

As a leader of cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Sales, and Product, they will ensure successful execution and delivery of key messages in programs and events. The role involves developing strategic marketing and programs to enhance awareness, consideration, business development, and scale sales distribution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• ​​Develop medium- and long-term enterprise-wide strategies through a deep understanding of served markets, customer plans, and core company values.

• ​Support cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of market and selling strategies by providing market vision, guidance, and direction.

• ​Analyze market trends, identify target markets, and create plans to drive revenue with product and service strategies.

• ​Identifies target applications, markets, customers, and other opportunities that align to corporate business objectives.

• ​Direct team in the development and execution of cross functional market plans. Interface with product management, finance, engineering, operations and sales and service centers to ensure plans are consistent with corporate objectives.​

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• MBA required, engineering degree preferred

• 10+ years of marketing experience

• 5+ years of management experience

• Experience leading or working directly with product management

• Experience with distribution channel management and/or strategy development

Critical Competencies:

• ​​Clear thinker & communicator - Analyze, understand, & simplify complex information - prioritize and communicate effectively & appropriately in both written and verbal forms

• ​Business Acumen - Must have a strong knowledge of finance, marketing, systems thinking, and specific-market business practices

• ​Organizational Awareness – able to understand how Swagelok and its distributors take products to market & how customers value the sales proposition

• ​Achievement - drives self and others to accomplish goals, including those who do not directly report​

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• ​​​Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

• ​Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.​​

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards. 

To apply:

1. Click ‘Apply Now’ to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application.

2. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.

Congratulations on taking the first step to B e Connected. B e Valued. B e You.

_Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law _

_Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law. _

_This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason. _