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HELP US OBSOLETE THE LIGHTBULB

Cree, Inc. is a market-leading innovator and manufacturer of semiconductors that enhance the value of LED solid-state lighting, power and communications products by significantly increasing their energy performance.  In fiscal year 2009, we achieved record revenue of $567 million and have a goal to become a $1 billion company within the next few years.

Key to Cree’s market advantage is unrivaled materials expertise in silicon carbide (SiC) with gallium nitride (GaN) to deliver chips and packaged devices that can handle more power in a smaller space while producing less heat than other available technologies, materials and products.  Cree’s product families include blue and green LED chips, lighting LEDs, LEDs for backlighting, power-switching devices and radio-frequency/wireless devices.

We are headquartered in Raleigh/Durham, NC; an area consistently ranked in the Top 10 Places to Live by Money Magazine and is also home to the Research Triangle Park.  The RTP area was recently voted the #1 high-tech region in the country by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and consists of approximately 112 research related organizations and companies that employ over 40,000 people.  Cree’s facility in Durham has approximately 1400 full-time employees devoted to R&D, manufacturing, sales & marketing and other professional support roles.

Cree boasts a casual work environment, where jeans and shorts are a typical sight every day, not just on Friday.  We also have an onsite fitness facility; complete with indoor track, basketball court, 3 racquet ball courts, aerobics room, free weights, machine weights and cardio machines.  This facility is 100% free to our employees and their spouses, and is open Monday through Friday.  Our benefits include a quarterly bonus program, stock options, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition reimbursement, and medical/vision/dental coverage.

We currently have an opening for a Product Marketing Manager within our LED Chips group.  This position will be stationed at our headquarters in Raleigh/Durham, NC.

SUMMARY
In this role, you will work with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Development to provide the Sales team and Cree's customers with product management support with an emphasis on revenue, margin management and product documentation for the LED product portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Main responsibilities are to support the LED Chip Sales team and lead the development of sales forecast goals. Interact with global Sales, Distributors, Operations, Development, Applications, and upper level Management. Significant ownership towards optimizing revenue, margin, and inventory control for the LED Chips product portfolio.
• Expedient response time to all Sales requests
• Lead technical and business marketing interface to key customers and distributors
• Define, track and report customer and product quantity and revenue shipment and backlog status
• Interact with cross functional teams to develop marketing strategies and new product concepts
• Marketing research on LED technologies, applications, and supply chains
• Product Management to meet marketing strategic, financial, factory planning, and sales support goals
• International travel will be required

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science in Physics or Engineering
• Ability to travel internationally as needed
• 2 - 3 years experience in engineering, manufacturing, or marketing within semiconductor industry
• Excellent communication skills (Verbal, Written, Presentation)
• Excellent computer skills (MS Excel, Power Point, and Access, JMP)

 PREFERENCES

• Education concentration in Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering. MBA a plus.
• 3 or more years experience in engineering or marketing within semiconductor industry
• Working experience in LED technology and business
• Thorough understanding of statistics
• Advanced MS Excel and Access user level
• International business experience in Asia and Europe

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.