BS or BA in Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field
5+ years related product management and marketing experience
Engineering or technical background preferred
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments and projects simultaneously
Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to present data and conclusions in an organized manner
Creative thinking / problem solving skills
Follows through with commitments (high say-do ratio)
Strong project management skills
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
Ability to travel 20-25%
Preferred Qualifications
Consumer Product experience
Experience working directly with retailers or other large customers
Experience working for a large global company
Responsibilities
Identify and develop new product and market opportunities
Manage the complete product lifecycle process, alongside the Vice President/Director from concept to delivery
Closely collaborate, work and lead cross-functional teams and business groups (e.g., engineering, manufacturing, finance) to drive and develop new products that meet company objectives
Work in tandem with brand marketing and channel teams to develop product launch programs and marketing strategies to drive customer demand
Develop and implement relevant marketing collateral, point-of-purchase displays, advertising materials, and web content to promote the managed product portfolio
Conduct end-user and competitive market research to define, develop, and deliver industry-leading products
Develop and execute comprehensive short- and long-term strategic plans for a profitable retail and industrial product portfolio
Maintain awareness of industry trends and related industries; develop deep understanding of end users to incorporate insights into new product launches
Provide product training to customers and consumers
Develop product and market strategies to drive growth and profitability across major markets
Manage the short- and long-term P&L of the product line
Increase the working capital turns of the portfolio
Expand the business with new products
Lead cross-functional teams through the New Product Development Process