Global Market Manager - Industrial Manufacturing (St Paul)

Global Market Manager – Industrial Manufacturing | Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN

Compensation:

$125 - 150K annually (flexible for exceptional experience) Location:

Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area (onsite with flexibility; local candidates only) Travel:

Occasional international

Are you energized by data-driven strategy, cross-market analysis, and shaping where a company goes next? This global industrial manufacturer is looking for a

Global Market Manager

to lead market prioritization and growth strategy across a wide range of industrial vertical markets—from robotics and automation to commercial and medical applications. You’ll play a pivotal role in uncovering the biggest opportunities and turning insights into action.

Responsibilities Lead global market analysis across industrial, transportation, commercial, and medical segments to identify and prioritize high-value opportunities. Build a clear, data-backed picture of market potential by merging ERP (QAD) and CRM (HubSpot) data, developing market prioritization models, and shaping growth focus for 35+ markets. Partner with sales, R&D, and engineering teams to define the Industrial market strategy, driving global initiatives that grow revenue and market share. Collaborate with engineering on new product roadmaps, translating customer insight and market trends into product direction and launch priorities. Support commercial execution—from pricing and forecasting through to campaign development, tradeshows, and go-to-market tactics. Explore strategic partnerships and alternative go-to-market models, identifying complementary opportunities that expand product and market reach.

Required Experience 5+ years of product or market management experience within industrial sectors; exposure to mechanical or engineered products preferred. A strategic mindset paired with hands-on analytical skills—expertise in Excel, HubSpot, and ZoomInfo is key. Proven ability to drive market prioritization and business growth through quantitative analysis, customer discovery, and cross-functional collaboration. Strong understanding of engineering personas, mechanical design integration, and new product development lifecycles. Clear communicator and collaborator with a global outlook and comfort working across time zones and cultures. Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.

Why You’ll Love This Role This is your opportunity to take an established global player into new territories. Your insights will shape where the business invests next—from emerging robotics applications to high-end industrial systems. If you enjoy connecting the dots between data, market needs, and innovation—you’ll thrive here.