Product Marketing Manager

Inter-Tel (www.inter-tel.com) is a leading provider of business telephone systems in the United States and related call processing software, voice processing software and call accounting software. Visit the Inter-Tel website jobpage to apply directly for any position and to subscribe to our Jobs Feed (RSS).

Inter-Tel offers a casual work environment where innovation by Engineers is championed. We have a dedicated Intellectual Property department that will work closely with an employee to pursue a patent. We listen to our employees and value their ideas!

Inter-Tel offers a comprehensive relocation assistance package. We want the best of the best & will move them here to Arizona!

Inter-Tel is seeking a Product Marketing Manager who will develop and implement product marketing and communication plans for the introduction of new products to the market.

*Manages product marketing activities in conjunction with the top executive team.
*Works in collaboration with product line and engineering teams to define product direction through clear product delivery objectives that meet customer needs while balancing a favorable return on investment.
*Evaluates all marketing research activities to support the Organization?s marketing strategy.
*Partners with and supports development of marketing communications by providing content and information critical to marketing communications plans and programs.
*Perform a wide range of investigative studies to access and make recommendations on the organization?s present and future market share position and current and future marketing/sales programs.
*Maintains level of technical proficiency and currency with new and developing technology in the IP and Telecom industry

Requires:
*Operational and tactical success in product marketing, typically obtained through 7-10 years experience
*Experience successfully utilizing competitive research to define and direct comprehensive product marketing programs and plans
*Proven success in developing, enhancing and reinforcing product brands in the IP and/or telecom industry is strongly preferred *Experience using creativity to deliver innovative, yet legally compliant solutions and strategies in the IP and/or telecom industry is highly desirable
*Bachelor?s degree in Business Administration, English, Marketing or a related field is required. An advanced degree in business administration or marketing is desirable.