Director of Market Development – largely remote – base up to £90k, OTE up to c.£200k
A leader in manufacturing products that helps thousands of customers achieve mission-critical objectives has partnered with SoCode in find their next Director of Market Development.
Reporting to the VP of Global Sales, the successful candidate will play an integral role in defining and delivering effective growth strategies, becoming a key stakeholder in shaping the trajectory of the entire companies’ product portfolio.
Due to nature of the role/industry all candidates will need to be capable of holding UK Security Clearance.
What are the day to day responsibilities?
* Contributing to the medium term (12 to 24 months) and long term (24-48 months) product vision and strategy through an understanding of market trends and requirements
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and customer service, to ensure successful product launches and market adoption to secure defined growth
* Leading the identification, engagement and delivery of products and systems into systems integrators and platform providers
* Defining the market requirements for new products and enhancements to existing products
* Conducting market research to identify customer needs and emerging industry trends
* Engaging with customers and stakeholders to gather feedback and incorporate it into product improvement plans
* Conducting market research to identify competitor strengths and weaknesses
* Attending global events to act as the techno-commercial point of contact in support of sales
What skills/attributes can I bring to this role?
* Possess strategic thinking and analytical skills coupled with strong commercial acumen
* Possess the ability to gather and interpret market intelligence, customer feedback, and user data. Present evidence-based recommendations that resonate with target audiences and meet market needs.
* An ability to articulate the vision, strategy, and product value propositions to stakeholders at all levels.
* Experience of negotiating, influencing, and building consensus to drive product initiatives forward.
This exciting role requires 25% + travel – with expenses fully covered
If this sounds like you, or anyone you know then please don’t hesitate to get in contact, along with your CV to ricardo@socode.co.uk