Product Manager - Applicators
The Sherwin-Williams Company - Cleveland, Ohio
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Position Responsibilities:
This marketing position is responsible for broad range of product activities in support of the Bestt Liebco, Quick Solutions and other private applicator product lines.
The position is responsible for driving comprehensive marketing strategies with customers, markets and different channels for this brand. The critical functions of this position include the development and execution of integrated new product and marketing plans based on industry, competitive, regulatory trends and field level customer and end user interactions. Strategic planning for innovative new product development, commercialization plans to support continued profitable growth. Direct interaction and project prioritization with the Product Development Lab. Management of the existing product portfolio through product life-cycle to maximize growth, efficiency and profitability. Lead important cross-functional project teams to drive key brand and product related initiatives to desired results and timing.
Financial Accountability
- Prepare financial budgets for assigned products
- Monitor costs associated with Product/Brand
- Help prepare sales forecasts, monitor customer P.O.S data and monitor changes in product costs and recommend subsequent/needed adjustments in pricing
- Deliver product sales and profit as assigned
Communication & Training
- Lead the development and communicate training on assigned product lines and new products
- Assist Channel Marketing to develop New Product launch packages
- Assist development of sales tools including training manuals, catalogs, price lists and brochures
Basic Qualifications:
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status
Must be able to operate a computer and communicate via the telephone
Must be at least 18 years of age
Experience Required:
4-6 years of prior experience in Sales, Marketing, Channel Mgmt, and/or Product Development in a Consumer Products industry with progressively more responsibility and a track record of results.
Education Required:
Bachelor Degree in Marketing or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous supervisory or coaching experience preferred
At least 1 year of experience with P&L and/or budgeting is required. Previous Product Management experience preferred
Prefer MBS/MS
1 year experience in the Applicator industry,
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race. color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.
Posted: 30+ days ago
About The Sherwin-Williams Company
The year 2016 is a unique moment in the history of Sherwin-Williams — it’s our 150th anniversary. We are proud to honor our founders Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams, and the thousands of men and women who have shaped our company since 1866... more
