Vertical Market Manager, Institutional

Company: Zurn Elkay
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

Vertical Market Manager, InstitutionalThe CompanyZurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We're a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.Named by Newsweek as One of America's Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today's leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you'll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.If you're ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!The Vertical Market Manager is a strategic marketing leadership position focused on driving share growth within the Institutional vertical. This critical role will champion and execute the strategies and plans that will establish strong spec share and increase retrofit sales across the target vertical. The Vertical Market Manager will be responsible for measuring and tracking KPIs aligned with business targets. Zurn Elkay brings an unmatched assortment of water solutions to the Institutional Industryand it will be the responsibility of this leader to communicate Zurn Elkay's unique value proposition across the key personas that influence the construction and ongoing maintenance of buildings including owners, architects, engineers, contractors and facility managers. This highly visible role will work cross-functionally across the organization to unify key stakeholders in the go to market strategy while delivering critical market insight and VOC. Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement strategic growth plans for the Institutional vertical
• Conduct in-field market research to identify new opportunities and build new relationships with key influencers within the Institutional vertical
• Contribute to lead generation and funnel building through cold calling and site visits as needed
• Work in direct alignment with the business development team to determine their needs in the field and execute plans to contribute to their overall success
• Collaborate across the business development, commercial operations, marketing, channel and product management teams to execute funnel growth strategies
• Develop decision maker maps for each key target persona within the vertical and conduct market research to understand their influence and purchasing behavior
• Develop a vertical-specific playbook that connects with the unique solutions of the entire Zurn Elkay portfolio across multiple layers of buyer personas
• Represent the voice of the customer internally, cascading customer and market insights across the organization to influence the product roadmap and partnerships
• Monitor and assess competitive and market dynamics within the vertical
• Develop and optimize the product assortment and positioning strategy for the vertical to drive share and profitability gains
• Create effective strategic marketing plans that will increase brand awareness, generate leads and fill the sales funnel with qualified opportunities
• Monitor the effectiveness of all market growth strategies and make data-driven enhancements to drive effectivenessQualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in vertical marketing, product management, product/segment marketing or related experience
  • Demonstrated track record of driving measurable business growth via strategic marketing
  • Well versed in ABM strategies
  • Prior experience in the Institutional vertical highly preferred
  • Prior experience in building materials is preferred
  • Passion for transformative growth
  • Ability to travel 30%Capabilities and Success Factors
    • Self-starter, high-performing team player adept at developing and shaping marketing strategies
    • Ability to effectively influence stakeholders across the organization
    • Strong drive for results
    • Works to fully align customer needs with company objectives
    • Uses data as a differentiator
    • Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
    • Project management skills
    • Uses technology to speed work execution
    • Embraces ambiguity and changeTotal Rewards and Benefits
      • Competitive Salary
      • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
      • Matching 401(k) Contribution
      • Health Savings Account
      • Educational Reimbursement
      • Matching Gift ProgramEqual Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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