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ESAB client profile

Global Segment Manager

Shipbuilding/Industrial

Central London

Permanent ⁄ £80000 - £100000

Updated October 30, 2008

The business is recruiting for a Global Segment Manager to take ownership of the shipbuilding segment from a marketing perspective. Reporting to the Global Marketing Director your role will be to develop the shipbuilding segment by developing appropriate market strategies with full ownership of both market share and profitability.

You will be expected to develop a full understanding of the segment from customer needs and market drivers though to monitoring technology trends and competitor activity and will utilise your knowledge to drive continuous growth and development within the segment.

Working cross functionally with R&D and Portfolio Management you will feedback on segment specific requirements for new products and solutions. In addition, you will be responsible for the smooth implementation and market launch of all additions and amendments to the product range.

Who we're looking for
The role would suit a segment Manager, senior product manager or commercial marketer with previous global industrial marketing experience. Ideally you will have experience of developing, managing and marketing an industrial solution in to the shipping industry.

You will be a commercially minded marketer, with the character and gravitas to work cross functionally. You will have both commercial and practical experience required to lead, develop and grow a segment and will have demonstrable experience in this area.

About our client
ESAB is an innovative global world leader in the production of welding consumables and equipment and since its founding in 1904, they have developed a wide range of welding and cutting products and is today the world's largest manufacturer within the industry.

Over 100 years after the company was founded, ESAB serves a global market worth around ten billion dollars each year. With over 8000 employees and sales that exceed £100m a year, the group operates throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia/Pacific and India.

The business prides itself in delivering efficient, high-productivity solutions to meet their customer's requirements and does so in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

What's on offer
£80,000 - £100,000 plus excellent benefits.

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 20 7831 2000. Job Ref: 12998888
Your application will be sent to James Jenkins.