Associate Product Manager, Caulks & Sealants

1. Product Lifecycle Management

Product Sales and Profit budget achievement

Improve Brand/Product awareness to Sales and Marketing

Research and determine End User needs for assigned product lines

Develop and implement New Product Development of assigned product lines

New product commercialization through established Stage Gate process

Lead projects directing Technical, Global Supply Chain, Marketing and Sales

Product expense cost reduction

Analyze and lead SKU Rationalization of assigned products

Manage life cycle of assigned products and develop plans to minimize obsolescence

Develop short-term and long-term strategic planning

Coordinate efforts with production planning forecasting efforts

Execute plans and projects on-time and on-budget

Analyze competitors' products and new products/developments with category

Execute necessary brand activations as directed, including Marketing Collateral, sheets, merchandising, website development, social media content, etc.

2. Financial Accountability

Prepare monthly sales reporting and analysis of product line performance and profitability utilizing Business Objects and Excel

Collaborate with Finance leads to build proformas for new products and programs to assess financial feasibility

Work with Cost accounting to prepare cost quotes

Help prepare demand forecasts, monitor customer/retailer P.O.S data and monitor changes in product costs, product mix, and recommend subsequent/needed adjustments in pricing with Channel Marketing

Deliver product sales and profit within Product categories managed

3. Communication & Training

Lead the development and communicate training on assigned product lines and new products

Assist development of sales tools including training manuals, catalogs, price lists and brochures

EDUCATION

Required:

* Bachelor's Degree in business or related field

Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Required:

4+ years of prior experience in Marketing, Sales, Channel Management, Product Development or other relevant business experience

Business experience with progressively more responsibility and a track record of results

Excellent written and verbal skills

Ability to present to small and large audiences to internal and external customers

Proficient in Microsoft Office products

Proficient in Business Objects

Proficient in Navigator

Operates under moderate supervision

Solid understanding of the General Marketing Mix, including Product, Place, Pricing, Promotion and Placement

Strong business acumen, strategic thinking and analytical skills.

Proven record of success working in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

Experience marketing consumer goods that are sold through Home Centers or Paint Stores

Experience in the Coatings, Sealant or Consumer Products industry

Experience in working directly with end-users to uncover customer needs

Knowledge of Paint and Sealant Application methods

Past Product Management experience

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