Product Marketing Specialist

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Timken seeks a Product Marketing Specialist for EMEA to be the voice of the customer and drive go-to-market, pricing and launches. You will analyze the competitive landscape, shape pricing, develop launch materials and training, and serve as the product expert for sales. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree, 5+ years in product marketing, strong analytical skills, fluent in English and another European language, and ERP/SAP and Excel proficiency for matrix collaboration. To apply, tailor your resume to show regional impact and VOC outcomes, cite concrete results, highlight language skills, and confirm willingness to travel and be onsite in Colmar or another TIMKEN site in Europe.

What Timken makes possible begins with you.
Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Purpose of the Role

As a Product Marketing Specialist for the EMEA region, you will act as the voice of the customer and a key contributor to regional and global marketing strategies. You will support new product launches and targeted market growth initiatives, contributing directly to Timken’s business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute regional go-to-market activities for new and extended product launches across EMEA.
• Analyze the competitive landscape (product ranges, pricing, features, channels) and provide strategic recommendations.
• Develop pricing recommendations aligned with margins, market conditions, and competitive benchmarks.
• Create and deliver product launch materials and training for internal teams and customers.
• Act as the regional product expert, supporting sales, customer service, supply chain, and pricing teams.
• Conduct Voice of Customer interviews and gather market insights via customer visits and trade shows.
• Manage marketing-driven inventory programs, including stocking profiles and performance reviews.
• Collaborate closely with Global Product Managers and Market Managers on business cases and product strategies.
• Monitor business performance and contribute to action plans together with Regional Sales Managers.

Profile & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering).
• At least 5 years of experience in product marketing, product management, or related commercial functions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively within a matrix and international organization.
• Fluent in English and at least one additional European language.
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Solid IT skills, including Excel and ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Additional Information

Permanent position (CDI) based on a 216-day annual working time package.

Working location : France - Colmar (68- Haut Rhin), possible location in another TIMKEN Site in Europe.

Occasional business travel within Europe.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.