Festo inspires people and organizations around the world with innovative solutions for industrial automation. We are an independent family business and offer more than 20,000 employees the opportunity to take bold steps, realize their ideas, and take on responsibility. As a team, we grow by tackling challenges together and we welcome everyone who wants to move the world with us.
PMM
15076
Seoul
Full Time
Others
Festo Korea Co. Ltd.
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Organizational Fit
Location: Korea (Seoul)
Function: Technical Marketing / Product & Service Management / Electric Automation
Reports to: Head of Electric Automation
Purpose / Mission
Own and develop the Motor & Drive business in Korea through portfolio management, business strategy, market development, and sales enablement.
Implement local product strategies aligned with global objectives to achieve sustainable growth and profitability.
Key Accountabilities
Own the Motor & Drive product portfolio and lifecycle management.
Define portfolio positioning, pricing strategy, and go-to-market plans.
Develop short, mid, and long-term business plans for sustainable growth.
Support sales teams in identifying and developing business opportunities.
Monitor market trends, competitors, and customer requirements.
Provide product expertise, training, and business guidance to internal stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with HQ Product Management, Marketing, SCM, AE, and Sales teams.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Sales Revenue Growth (Motor & Drive)
Order Intake Growth
Gross Margin Achievement
Portfolio Performance and Lifecycle Management
Successful Product Launch Execution
Sales Team Enablement Effectiveness
Contribution to Market Share Expansion through portfolio strategy and sales support
Contribution to New Business Creation and Pipeline Development through business development activities
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related disciplines.
Minimum 8 years of experience in industrial automation.
Strong knowledge of Servo Motors, Servo Drives, Motion Control, PLC, and Factory Automation.
Experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, or Business Development.
Strong understanding of automation markets and machine builder business environments.
Business-level English communication skills.
Ideal Candidate Profile (Preferred)
Proven ability to create business growth under challenging market conditions or with limited product competitiveness.
Demonstrated initiative in creating opportunities, aligning stakeholders, and driving business results.
Track record of finding breakthroughs through collaboration and influence rather than relying only on established market advantages.
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership and execution capability.
Experience within Semiconductor, Secondary Battery, Electronics, or Automotive industries.
Experience in multinational organizations and matrix environments.
Your global benefits at a glance:
Diverse opportunities for your development
A strong team by your side
Freedom to drive your ideas forward
Develop innovative solutions with real impact
Be part of a global network – in a family-owned company
Attractive compensation and additional benefits
