Product Manager Market Segments AME

Job purpose

Lead the development and implementation of the vision and commercial strategy for Aerospace, Roofing, Solid Surface, Equine Bovine, and DIY market segments globally, with emphasis on US market. Provide market intelligence to balance the needs of our customers and our Commercial, R&D, Operations, and Executive Committee for assigned segments and products affected.

Main accountabilities and tasks

• Lead market research activity through external and internal sources, to gather intelligence on the assigned market segments, thus anticipating trends, risks, and opportunities. This includes mapping the value chain to identify key players, trends, growth rates, market size, market share, competitor activity, top customers by segment, regulatory/compliance, and other relevant information
• Establish contact with end-users to understand the product applications and gain insight on how they interact with our products, thus, leading us to product improvements and/or untapped opportunities
• Lead the assessment and execution of market driven new products and services opportunities
• Support the creation of three-year strategy plan and setting of annual breakthrough objectives
• Deliver input for product innovation and development. Prioritize best bets that support short- and long-term growth objectives and unmet market needs
• Establish and maintain competitive landscape and develop sell-against strategies for increased share and protection of core business
• Lead channel to market strategy, direct versus distributor
• Collaborate with Marketing Communications and Sales on product launches and development of promotional campaigns
• Monitor, report and manage financial health and profitable growth of product portfolio in assigned segments
• Champion sustainability, product safety and technical regulatory compliance
• Deliver training rhythm on product, application, and together with Marketing, provide sales tools and coach value-selling to commercial team
• Collaborate with Sales & Operations Planning leader by providing intelligence on growth rates, market segment trends, customer insight, etc. to achieve Forecast accuracy goals, and help in decision making for future Operational investments.
• Own responsiveness of customer issue resolution

Desired experience and qualifications

Work experience: 5+ years of experience in Product Management roles or relevant field

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred or commensurate experience

Other:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with internal colleagues and external customers
• Ability to quickly learn technical products and/or terminology
• Ability to influence and drive projects to completion in a matrix business structure
• P&L business acumen
• Understanding of pricing, marketing, and sales strategies
• Ability to prioritize in rapidly changing environment
• Creative, collaborative, and prepared to take calculated risks
• Digital champion and data-savvy
• SAP knowledge preferred

Benefits we offer:

• An innovative, vibrant and agile culture
• Growth opportunities in a globally successful and dynamic business on a growth trajectory
• Opportunity to for hybrid or remote work schedule
• Excellent employee benefits including
• Up to three (3) weeks of paid time off beginning your first year
• Twelve (12) company paid holidays per year
• Medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• medmix Employee Savings Plan / 401k with 100% employer match up to 6% of your annual base salary
• Eligible to receive additional non-elective 401k contributions on a quarterly basis
• Employee Assistance Program that provides you and your family with access to legal and financial advice, WorkLife coaches, Wellness coaches and counseling services
• Access to a wide range of discounts on shopping, entertainment and lifestyle

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

medmix is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce.

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