Why Southco?
With over 70 years of engineering excellence and more than 3000 employees in 20 countries, Southco is a global leader for the manufacturing of engineered access solutions, products that you and thousands of others interact with every day. Our products form what we call "touch points", such as locks, latches, fasteners, hinges, handles and many other products that serve virtually hundreds of industries worldwide.
The Department: MARKETING
Southco’s Global Product Marketing team plays a key role in connecting customer needs with our product strategy—translating market insights into actionable plans that guide product development, competitive positioning, and commercial success. The team partners closely with regional leadership, Product Management, Sales, and Operations to align global direction with local market opportunities and drive long-term business growth.
The Role: SENIOR PRODUCT MARKETING SPECIALIST
This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills who is ready to take on a global role with regional impact.
The Product Marketing Specialist will support the execution of Southco’s global product marketing strategy within the Europe and India regions.
The primary focus of this role will be leading competitive intelligence efforts—collecting, analysing, and communicating competitor insights that influence product positioning, portfolio direction, and go-to-market strategies.
Working cross-functionally, the Product Marketing Specialist will collaborate with Product Management and regional teams to align portfolio performance with market needs, identify unmet opportunities, and ensure our products remain competitive across key segments.
Requirements
* 5+ years of experience in product marketing, sales, or engineering
* Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Product Management, or a technical field (or equivalent experience)
* Proven ability to analyse competitive data across markets and synthesise insights into actionable recommendations
* Experience translating global direction into regional product and marketing plans
* Strong understanding of product lifecycle and portfolio management
* Excellent collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional and regional stakeholders
* Strong commercial and analytical acumen with ability to assess product performance, pricing, and market trends
* Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast paced, pressured environment
* Commitment to developing people and building high-performing teams.
So why join us?
Southco employees enjoy an excellent work/life balance, globally competitive compensation, and global and local connections with colleagues from around world who share the same vision and passion. Being part of the Southco family means being part of a success story that spans for almost a century and is still being written by people just like you today.
At Southco our employees are at the heart of what we do, we’re a family and strive to maintain our culture. By joining us you will benefit by:
* Globally competitive compensation
* Pension match up to 8%
* Life assurance
* Wellness initiatives
* Cycle to work scheme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance