Director - Business Unit Portfolio

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Director BU Portfolio – High Power. 

Primary location for the role is ideally Eden Prairie. Will also consider Ames or Neumunster as locations. 

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

In this role, you will take on the global portfolio management responsibility for the High Power portfolio. You will be responsible for implementing the growth strategies to drive product profitability, volume, mix, market share improvement, and pricing strategies. You will be responsible for the execution of the product lifecycle strategy, business development, support global NNW, global product marketing, rationalization, global promotion, global pricing strategy and training support. Your primary tasks will include:

• Analyzing global market & customer needs and supporting NNW efforts to drive growth of the product line. Leading the global development and deployment of marketing programs to drive organic sales for the assigned product lines
• Supporting development of product strategies/roadmaps and leading execution of the product strategies; including VOC collection and analysis, positioning, managing product, segment & channel mix, rationalization; and developing targeted value propositions
• Supporting global manufacturing footprint strategies based on customer/market requirements
• Acquiring & retaining comprehensive knowledge of global competitive positioning and competitor strategies
• Global lead for implementing strategic pricing
• Monitoring global product profitability for each product family and recommend changes to meet Danfoss top and bottom-line objectives
• Interface with the global Danfoss sales team, distributors, and customers to promote and support the sale of responsible product lines – with a strong focus on organic growth
• Travel up to 25%

Background & Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Marketing
• 7+ years of industry experience with detailed knowledge of electric, electronic or hydraulic component systems, and applications.
• Solid Project Management experience as well as facilitation skills
• Ability to work in global team environments
• Energetic personality
• Willingness to find compromises between multiple and sometimes conflicting interests
• Customer- and service-oriented mindset, placing the customer at the center of your preoccupation, combined with enthusiasm about engaging with customers
• Professional English skills (oral + written)
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship, both now and in the future. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ Years of people management experience.
• Experience in Product Management
• Expertise of products produced by the business unit

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.