Associate Product Manager
1 day ago
New Haven
Job Description Want to work for a global company that values integrity, teamwork, and loyalty? Our client has been in business for 70 years, family-owned for three generations, and can be found in over 100 countries. They make innovative, industry-leading products. They strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of their employees, their customers, their partners, and the global communities in which they operate. Excellent location, solid benefits and a great place to work Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities: • Support execution of the 3 year product line strategy., • Conduct market research to identify and define new product ideas as well as line extensions for assigned line., • Responsible for leading a cross functional team, following “stage gate” process, to bring new products from concept to commercialization., • Provide line product forecasting for new sku’s., • Evaluate overall line financial performance, work with adjacent departments to improve product line turns and maintain appropriate inventory levels., • Support development of all packaging, advertising and other collateral materials for assigned line., • Conduct annual sku rationalization analysis., • Coordinate all aspects of product development and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Product Development procedures, to include: R & D, Technical Services, Operations, Finance, Marketing and Sales Training., • Performs other directly related appropriate duties and assumes accountabilities as apparent or as delegated, including mutually agreed upon objectives. Job Specifications/Skills: • 1-3 years product marketing experience. Experience in building or industrial products field a strong plus., • Experience in product development, understanding of product development process., • Knowledge of construction materials and techniques a strong plus., • Ability to lead cross functional teams., • Excellent communications & presentation skills., • Strong financial acumen., • Strong presentation and written skills., • Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project). Intermediate knowledge of and functional proficiency in ERP and CRM systems; Oracle EnterpriseOne and CRM OnDemand preferred., • Physical strength to lift and carry minimum of 25 pounds., • Second language a plus. Minimum Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required. Travel: Up to 30%.