Product ManagerLocationUS-OH-AvonID2024-1350CategoryManagementPosition TypeS- SalaryOverviewSUMMARY OF POSITIONThe Product Manager (PM) position within the company is responsible for leading the profitable growth and direction of a product category (or multiple categories). The role involves the management of the full product portfolio and helps to define and implement successful sales and distribution strategies. The Product Manager works closely with the Sr. Product Manager/Director, as well as Sales, Innovation, and Manufacturing to optimize efficiency and deliver profitable growth. In some cases, the role includes worldwide brand ownership and responsibility for planning, investment and execution of communication strategies and brand guidelines.The product marketing manager exhibits a deep understanding of markets and buyers in order to devise and lead a category's go-to-market strategy. He or she must work cross-functionally, unifying and motivating peers from different teams (e.g. product management, R&D, marketing communications, market development, insights and innovation, and sales). The product marketing manager must have an expert understanding of the product's buying audiences and their needs and often acts as a subject matter expert (SME) who transfers knowledge about markets, buyers and product across marketing and sales functions.QualificationsQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.JOB REQUIREMENTSEducation:BS/BA in Business, Marketing or related majorSkills:Strong computer skills including MS Office and Analytic toolsStrong presentation skills, verbal and writtenStrong financial acumenAbilities:Demonstrated creativity in developing products and programsDemonstrated success in managing teams of peopleUnderstanding of corporate strategic planning processMotivation to get the job done to exceed performance standardsAbility to travel overnight 10-20% of the timeExperience:3 - 5 years in a management/marketing role, preferably with product marketing and/or consumer products experiencePHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.WORK ENVIRONMENTThis is a fast-paced work environment with consistent pressure to complete duties as outlined above which requires ability to manage multiple projects at a detailed level and provide support to many internal departments in a fast-changing environment. Many duties listed above are time-sensitive and have strict deadlines for completion.We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.P&L - P&L ownership for the category, including identifying key issues and managing tactics for long term top line and bottom-line growth.Sales Growth - Collaborates with the Sales team and Marketing Communications support functions to ensure that new items and product plans are communicated effectively and executed at the customer level to drive the sales and profits of the category according to the company