As our Product Marketing Specialist in McKinney, TX, you will have ownership over all aspects of the global product portfolio, from managing day-to-day issues from operations to planning. You will aid in meeting company growth and profit goals through assessment of market needs and subsequent development of product plans, product marketing, approvals, and analysis for new or existing products! **In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:** + Coordinate and lead product management and marketing initiatives for assigned product portfolio to grow the global business. + Manage and analyze data related to product portfolio (i.e. financials, service levels, product health) applying excel and PowerBI tools. + Present product status and portfolio planning intentions to leadership through quarterly reviews. + Gain knowledge and awareness of competitive products and strategies for use in defining new products and improvements. + Manage product literature and website presences related to assigned products including all associated bulletins, manuals, and guides. + Assist in providing relevant tools to promote products & solutions to the sales channel (application guides, competitive guides, marcom, etc.) + Coordinate significant product parameters throughout life cycle (i.e., pricing, capabilities, improvements, etc.) + Assist sales channel in pursuits and key accounts by supporting necessary special pricing approvals and product selection insight. + Work with sales to develop educational training for sales channel and end users, support industry tradeshows and other customer visits. + Support product development through engineering initiatives related to assigned products: + Develop product plans and product improvements to support market needs and establish specifications. Assist with justification of development projects to include portfolio fit, time to market, and business risks. + Coordinate preparation of new product (NPD) or product modification plans. Provide marketing and technical feedback to the product development team as required. + Support cost reductions for products in portfolio to improve profitability. Support idea generation, financial analysis, and execution of these projects with engineering. + Identify product approvals required for portfolio in various global regions. Coordinate with engineering and quality to gain and maintain these approvals to maintain ability to sell into various markets. + Manage and approve engineering change requests. + Coordinate with quality team to resolve any quality concerns with products and lead the process when necessary. + Assist operations initiatives related to assigned product. + Develop monthly demand forecasts for individual products to support the Sales & Operations Planning process, develop product planning bills. + Monitor product lead times and coordinate with operations and supply chain teams to manage risks to service levels. **For This Role, You Will Need:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Marketing, or equivalent experience + General knowledge of company products and customer applications. + Possess good communication skills across various media to coordinate with manufacturing sites, sales offices, and cross-functional teams. + Good presentation abilities will be necessary to present portfolio initiatives and present product overviews to customers. + Strong analytical abilities necessary to gain necessary product insight for operations, marketing, and sales initiatives and work within our ERP systems. + Ability to travel at least 10% of the time to manufacturing locations, customer sites, and industry events. **Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering + 1 - 3 years’ experience in engineering, sales, business development, marketing, or any other equivalent. + Knowledge of industrial valve business, knowledge of marketplace, competitive product customers, and applications. **Our Culture & Commitment to You:** At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. Learn more about our Culture & Values (https://www.emerson.com/en-us/perspectives/culture-and-values) ! **WHY EMERSON** **Our Commitment to Our People** At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor. At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together. **Work Authorization** Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. **Equal Opportunity Employer** Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. **Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation** If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com . **ABOUT EMERSON** Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go! **No calls or agencies please.** **Requisition ID** : 25025454 Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.