Patrick Baker

Product Marketing Manager | OEM Construction Equipment | GTM Strategy | Dealer Enablement | Competitive Market Intelligence | Driving Growth in Construction Markets

Newnan, Georgia, United States

About

I'm a B2B Product Marketing Manager with 8+ years of experience supporting OEMs in the construction and heavy equipment space. I lead go-to-market strategies, develop product positioning, and enable dealer networks to succeed in competitive markets. My work and experience blends technical product knowledge with market insights to drive product adoption, build differentiated messaging, and support revenue growth across direct and channel sales. Whether it's launching next-gen construction products or supporting aftermarket service packages, I partner closely with product, sales, and engineering to align strategy with execution. Passionate about building machines that power real-world infrastructure and helping customers make confident purchasing decisions.

Experience

  • Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. (Newnan, Georgia, United States · On-site)
    • Product Marketing Manager - Compact Products
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

      • Lead R&D to launch product lifecycle for new compact products – collaborating with engineering, supply chain, and dealer network • Drive product roadmap based on contractor VOC (voice of customer) input and field application insight • Conduct detailed competitor benchmarking on pricing, features, and performance across compact product segments • Develop strategic product positioning to gain sales volume and market share in North America • Organize and lead regional product demonstrations and hands-on field training events for key accounts and contractors • Create content such as walkaround videos, testimonials, and social media content to grow brand awareness • Integral part of trade shows and expos in the construction industry

    • Product Manager, Excavators
      Jul 2022 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      • Manage all Hitachi excavators in North America including Compact, Construction, Large, Long Reach, & High Reach Demolition • Create strategic business plans to bring new products, options, and next generation excavator models to North America • Manage all pricing strategies for excavators, option kits, and attachments • Lead all excavator product testing, dealer & customer surveys, and innovation projects • Work daily with the Hitachi Sales teams, Engineering teams, Supply and Procurement teams, and Sales Administrative teams to ensure excavator success in the industry • Create, manage, and lead all excavator sales training events - both virtual & in person • Frequently participate in Marketing opportunities to raise Hitachi brand awareness such as podcast, YouTube shows, online publications, and product interviews • (1) Direct Report - Product Specialist, Excavators

  • Product Manager, Construction Equipment at Kubota Tractor Corporation
    May 2020 - Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Launch new Kubota Construction Equipment products to enhance Kubota's market share and customer penetration • Key Construction Equipment presenter during the Kubota Summer Sales and Connect Dealer Meetings • Author of the Construction Equipment product information bulletins (PIB) and product development requests (PDR) • Work directly with the Construction Equipment Business Develop Managers to help grow Kubota market share • Manage pricing, product information, and Marketing material • Complete product and market research including new product surveys

  • Product Marketing Manager - Large Excavators at JCB North America
    Sep 2018 - May 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Support Sales staff and Dealer network with Large Excavator product inquires • Plan and support Dealer and Internal product training(s) • Plan and Launch new Large Excavator product offerings • Work directly with LEX Sales Manager to hit sales numbers – quarterly and yearly • Assist Dealers and Customers with LEX product installations and demonstrations

  • Equipment Dispatcher at Dennis Taylor and Company, Inc.
    Apr 2016 - Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Currently manage over 110 pieces of John Deere excavation and earth-moving equipment • Rent, Manage, and Release our rental fleet of over 60 pieces of equipment • Work directly with (15) job Foreman for their daily equipment and operator needs • Manage 68 Heavy equipment operators • Manage transportation of equipment to and from job sites • Continue to build key relationships with customers by visiting and quoting jobs on a daily basis • Work directly under the Operations Manager on day to day operations

  • AGCO Corporation (3 yrs 8 mos)
    • Inside Sales Manager
      Sep 2014 - Mar 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos

      • Manage 50 AGCO product dealerships in the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada • Drive sales to meet monthly and quarterly revenue targets; exceed $1M in sales monthly • Help dealers forecast and manage inventory and order levels • Work with dealers to understand complex marketing sales programs and discounts • Promote new products and model series

    • Key Accounts - Product Distribution Coordinator II
      Aug 2013 - Sep 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos

      • Primary point of contact for AGCO’s top Key Performance dealers – Butler Machinery & Ziegler CAT • Drive and assist dealers with sale of products and daily order status inquiries • Find availability of needed field installed parts, locate and schedule delivery • Support Key Performance dealers in understanding of order forecasting • Strategize with the dealers’ sales department to help meet forecasts

    • Key Accounts - Product Distribution Coordinator I
      Aug 2012 - Aug 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Primary point of contact for AGCO’s dealer network in Midwest US & Western Canada • Support dealer accounts with respective Account Managers in the Midwest US & Western Canada • Drive and assist dealers with sale of products and daily order status inquiries • Find availability of needed field installed parts, locate and schedule delivery