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You’ll be at the forefront of shaping our cookware product assortment to cater to evolving marketplaces. This dynamic position is the driving force behind our new brand initiatives, product innovation, and trade marketing strategies, with a sharp focus on prioritizing brand essence and implementing effective go-to-market plans. As a pivotal member of our team, you’ll play a vital role in both the tactical day-to-day operations and the strategic expansion of our product line.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the complete end-to-end process of new product development (NPD), ensuring seamless execution.
• Serve as the custodian of our Brand Strategy, meticulously overseeing essential elements such as Brand Positioning, Design Language, Value Proposition, Tone, Identity, Experience, Pricing, and Promotional Planning.
• Collaborate closely with the sales team to devise an astute Channel Strategy, determining optimal product distribution, aligning with customer preferences, and expanding brand presence.
• Skillfully manage product lifecycle, maximizing sales and margins while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory during transitions.
• Forge strong relationships with external agency partners across marketing, design, creative, copywriting, consumer validation, engineering, and product testing.
• Conduct comprehensive competitive analysis, delving into our products’ features, benefits, and performance compared to competitors, translating these insights into meaningful strategic decisions.
• Develop compelling brand and product content tailored for customer presentations, collaborating with the creative design and sales teams.
• Assist the SVP of Sales & Marketing in effectively managing supply partners, working in tandem with partner factory engineers and product development teams throughout the NPD journey.
• Oversee and enhance web content, consistently generating fresh and pertinent material to engage our audience.

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About the Job:

Responsible for leading product and market research for the introduction of new and improved material handling products related to motive power energy solutions. Serves as liaison with Toyota engineers, internal departments, global Toyota development teams, dealers, and end customers on all aspects related to new product developments and pre-sales launch and sustaining activities.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Formulates and provides strategic product plans in alignment with corporate strategic initiatives.
• Works directly with the global product planning group, leading new global initiatives to drive innovation and commonality across the global Toyota organization.
• Evaluates market research for the introduction of new and improved products.
• Anticipates emerging technologies from outside the forklift industry and proposes new technology features, solutions, and products to solve customer material handling challenges. Technologies include lead-acid, thin-plate pure-lead (TPPL), and lithium-ion motive power batteries, chargers, hydrogen fuel cells, battery monitoring, and telematics.
• Presents market research with recommendations to senior management for near term and long term product plans in alignment with corporate strategic plans.
• Recommends to senior management proposals for sales forecasts and product pricing proposals based on market research.
• Serves as corporate “Subject Matter Expert” role for product and market questions for assigned products for Toyota.
• Reviews government regulations/standards and gains an understanding of their effects on the products, anticipates changes, and make recommendations for new product features/changes
• Works with management team to develop product press releases, dealer meeting content, sales support materials, and trade show plans.
• Will require an estimated average of 25% of the time traveling depending upon projects.

What We’re Looking For:

• Four year undergraduate degree in a related discipline and 8+ years of related experience. Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Five years experience working directly with customers in the motive power battery industry.

What You’ll Need for Success:

• Experience formulating strategic product plans.
• Strong understanding of powered industrial equipment, motive power batteries, battery technologies and cell chemistry characteristics, fuel cells, electric motors and controllers, as well as other related industrial power technologies.
• Excellent analytical skills.

What You’ll Get in Return:

Toyota Material Handling offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Generous Salary + Bonus Program
• Low cost Medical with FREE Dental and FREE Vision Insurance
• FREE on-site medical center
• On-site Pharmacy
• FREE on-site gym membership
• Wellness program (offers premium discounts for the medical plan)
• 401k matching
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Generous paid time off (PTO) allotment
• Between 13-14 paid holidays
• New Parent Leave

Affirmative Action Responsibility:

As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of a role.

It is Toyota Material Handling’s policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity for all qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

About Toyota Material Handling

Let Toyota take your career to new heights. Toyota Material Handling provides employees with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovation and creativity in an unmatched culture.

Based in Columbus, Indiana, Toyota offers a full line of high-quality material handling equipment sold under the Toyota brand for over 50 years. We hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Toyota Material Handling stronger. We seek individuals committed to excellence with talent, skill and innovation. We offer a generous salary and benefits package with a pleasant and enthusiastic work environment.

Learn More about Toyota Material Handling Careers at www.ToyotaForklift.com/Careers

Follow us on Social Media:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/ToyotaForklift
• Twitter: twitter.com/ToyotaForklift
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/ToyotaMaterialHdlg
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/toyotaforklift/
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/toyota-material-handling

Toyota Material Handling

Villeroy & Boch is one of the world’s leading brands for ceramics and lifestyle. With our innovative and stylish products from the areas of Bath & Wellness and Dining & Lifestyle, we have been creating feel-good moments and spaces since 1748. This year, Villeroy & Boch celebrates its 275th anniversary of “Creating Homes Together”. 

With 7,500 employees in 125 countries, the company’s US headquarters is located at Monroe Township, New Jersey. Alongside our distribution center, our office houses our Sales Operations, Marketing, Customer Service, Purchasing and E-Commerce teams.

Overview

Villeroy & Boch is looking for a highly talented, E-Commerce expert with e-retail experience on both the brand side and buying side. The right candidate will support the company’s objectives and maximize sales results with management of the day-to-day operations of the company’s own direct-to-consumer site. Drive sales, deploy content, manage site merchandising, and customer experience performance optimization for the U.S. and Canadian Villeroy & Boch sites to meet sales targets. Collaborate with all key stakeholders including Marketing, Customer Service, Planning, and Operations. 

Responsibilities

• Own site performance including the planning and execution of site content: homepage, marketing landing pages, promotion pages, product listings, etc.
• Partner with e-commerce and marketing colleagues (U.S. and German) and external agencies to plan pages, featured content and site merchandising based on inventory and marketing initiatives.
• Analyze, report and present KPI’s to key stakeholders and management.
• Sales forecasting supported by promotional, marketing and site merchandising strategies.
• Work closely with global product owner and web development agency on ongoing bugs and new features to onboard to the site for an optimized customer experience.
• Report and collaborate regularly with the Senior E-Commerce Manager and other departments, locally and at the headquarters in Germany, on new and ongoing initiatives.

Teamwork

• Lead weekly marketing and e-commerce team touch bases with sales and digital marketing performance updates and discuss ongoing tasks and projects to ensure alignment.
• Plan email marketing strategies, deploy email campaigns, test and monitor email performance variables for enhanced sales, loyalty, and customer experience.
• Work closely with graphics designer to ensure creative assets are tested, measured, and improved upon to generate maximum response and conversion. 

Progress

• Develop, test, measure, and scale new demand.
• Analyze and synthesize results to grow legacy targets and new customer sales, find and scale new targets for growth and drive qualified traffic.

Customer Focus

• Work closely with IT, Operations and Customer Service to ensure a superior customer experience and prioritize local site improvements and plan, develop, test, and optimize solutions. 

Excellence

• Monitor and analyze ecommerce traffic sources, visitor volumes, user paths, conversion funnels and site trends to optimize performance, report any concerns and mitigate associated risks.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant field of study such as Marketing, Digital Marketing or Business.
• Minimum of 5 years of sales and marketing experience with a consumer-focused approach, and familiarity with online shopping trends in the U.S.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of best-in-class digital merchandising, UI/UX, and performance marketing (PPC, SEM, SEO, Affiliate Marketing, and Email Marketing)
• A strong grasp of quality assurance practices, category mapping, and product information onboarding.
• A good understanding of image optimization, video hosting, best web-publishing practices, and web analytics.
• Experience with Salesforce Commerce Cloud and Google Analytics.
• Experience with HTML and Adobe Creative Suite a plus.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental
• 401 k
• Life ADD
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Maternity / Paternity Leave

Industry:

• Consumer Goods

Employment Type:

Full-time

Other Details:

Hybrid role – In office Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Work from home – Monday & Friday

Villeroy & Boch USA, Inc.

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

LSI’s heritage spans more than 40 years, beginning in 1976 when the company was founded. The company employs about 1,400 people at 11 manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada and we continue to grow. Headquartered in Greater Cincinnati Ohio, LSI is a publicly held company traded on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange under the symbol LYTS. We manufacture commercial lighting solutions, advanced graphic and image solutions, digital and retail display solutions.

We are looking for Marketing Communications Manager to support our team at our corporate location in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Summary:

The Marketing Communications Role is a self-motivated position with experience handling marketing campaign development and execution. The ideal candidate will be eager to tackle the challenges of developing content and campaigns that helps build brand recognition, engage with customers, and drive sales.

This is a hands-on role that requires direct contact and interaction with all facets of the day-to-day responsibilities, regardless of the size of task. The position will be primely suited to support the ongoing commercialization of existing products and product lines as well as new products to come.

Generating visibility and awareness about existing and new product lines will help the LSI Industries Sales and Marketing efforts. The ability to communicate effectively in written and oral communications is a must.

Our Marketing Communications Role will need experience working with diverse cross functional teams to drive successful delivery of relevant and important information to the industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include the following)

• Manage and execute brand development and management programs, including programs to promote and maintain brand consistency.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across different lines of business.
• Develop, and distribute collateral materials.
• Design, develop and track direct marketing campaigns for sales.
• Manage the development of social media efforts through our blog, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Create and distribute industry specific white papers, case studies, and other technical material associated with the company to various audiences and through various media channels.
• Generate advertising, promotion, and editorial calendar and fulfill obligations and deadlines.
• Evaluates market reactions to advertising and promotional programs.
• Generate written communications on behalf of the department including product announcements, press releases and content for distribution partners.
• Develop/edit presentations for Management and Sales staff.
• Produces Marketing Communications plan from the Marketing, Sales and Business objectives and strategies supplied.
• Manages 1:1 campaign from planning, briefing, creative development and production to measurement and evaluation through multiple channels.
• Collates campaign results, review against projected results and make decisions that continually improve performance.
• Drives the customer experience across channels including email, connecting assets and trigger emails.
• Develops new content and delivery of relevant communications, to maximize effectiveness and reach of channels.
• Identifies opportunities to enrich the experiences of the customer to generate customer loyalty.
• Continually evaluate processes and strategies to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and tools designed for both the market and sales force.
• Plan and implement web/digital strategies.
• Analyze and report on the performance and efficiency of campaigns.
• Write, proofread, and edit creative and technical content across different mediums.
• Assist in marketing activities as determined by Marketing leadership.
• Develops recommendations of marketing activities to increase revenue.
• Creating/supporting development of marketing presentations for stakeholders
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To 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.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, or other related field preferred, plus 5+ years professional experience required.

General Qualifications

• Superior Writing skills needed (copy development, editing, headline creation, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in fast-paced team environments.
• Proven ability to develop and successfully implement marketing and/or communications strategies.
• B2B and/or B2C work experience preferred as well as effectively partnering with PR agencies as client to achieve sustainable high performance.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude
• Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media and technologies influencing earned media.
• Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to management
• Must be highly organized and possess excellent written/verbal communication, time management and presentation skills.
• Must be proactive and highly motivated, demonstrating resourcefulness in development and completion of projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work well with a wide range of people in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with photo/video shoots, planning and editing are a plus.
• Less than 10% travel required.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to laugh and have a sense of humor.
• Ability to take on tasks that are conceptual and drive to resolution.
• Understanding that failing to try is worse than trying and failing.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

EEOC

LSI is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. LSI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

LSI Industries Inc.

Role: Director of Product Management

Position Type: Direct Hire, Full Time

Location: Hillsboro, OR- Hybrid 3 days in office, 2 WFH

Salary: $150-170K

Summary:

The Product Management Lead will join the Product Management Team which is responsible for managing the product life cycle from product requirements definition through growth and adoption to the ultimate end of life. This professional will work closely with Sales and Customers to identify new products which will grow the revenue of the business segment. She or He will develop the product requirements, use cases and business cases which clearly communicate the product and opportunity to management. This professional will partner closely with Engineering and Sourcing during the development process to provide input and guidance to the priority of features, ensure the voice of the customer is incorporated into product design and provide input on features & implementation, tradeoffs between schedule/scope/cost, usage model, etc. This individual will also develop and train internal and external teams, as well as partner with the Marketing team to drive launch and public awareness activities as well as sales enablement tools that effectively position and promote the products in the marketplace. This position will own profitability of products and align with Sales on key lifecycle metrics and inventory positions – and develop programs to accelerate sales of products.

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PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Develop a thorough understanding of product use cases and needs in key customer segments obtained through customers visits, competitor research and market research.

· Manage products through the product life cycle including definition, launch, ongoing support and EOL. This includes profitability and inventory sell-through.

· Develop and deliver training materials and programs for peers, sales staff, partners, and customers.

· Be a master communicator and updater on all product-related information to the organization including development updates, launch calendar, product roadmap and key elements of product launches.

· Plan full lifecycle activities with marketing and sales to drive new introduction traction, and appropriate end of life product (including client communication and product offboarding).

· Partner with Marketing to develop a full launch plan including all product documentation, manuals and brochures and potential press releases and/or content delivery to the market.

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SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

· Excellent communicator and advocate and alley to Sales and the Customer

· Experience developing and launching manufactured products (Electro-Mechanical Hardware)

· Experience developing and/or integrating firmware and software into physical products

o Ability to lead dev teams and provides clear and concise direction

o Ability to influence and lead others without authority

· Experience building and maintaining Product Roadmap Strategy

· Able to work on projects of large scope and complexity

· Experience managing a team

· Ability to interact with external parties to represent a product category (customers, partners)

· Able to negotiate partner agreements with help

· Effectively leads development meetings

· Seeks clarity and drives the team to resolution at the cross-functional / project level

· Consistently develops strong trusting relationships with coworkers (peers)

· Anticipates implementation challenges within a proposal

· Ability to mentor Junior PMs with some support

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EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

B.S. in Business or Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Software), desired or demonstrated experience managing technical products/programs.

7-10 years minimum, Product Management Experience

Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage existing staff consisting of 2 Product Managers.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Ledgent Technology

Role: Marketing Program Manager

Location: New York, NY (hybrid-onsite 3 days/week)

Hours: 40 hours/week

Duration: 6 months w/ potential to extend or convert

Pay Rate: $50-59/hour

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and organized Marketing Programs Manager to join our Global Campaigns team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in planning and executing innovative marketing campaigns, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external agencies, and cross-functional teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of high-impact campaigns for our startup segment within one of the world’s largest tech enterprises.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end campaign development process, collaborating closely with the Global Campaigns team, Product Marketing, Startup Marketing, and Geo field teams.
• Manage the creation and execution of campaign calendars, ensuring alignment with campaign objectives and timelines.
• Foster and maintain productive relationships with external agencies and third-party content developers to ensure the seamless execution of campaigns.
• Oversee internal campaign communication tools, including internal campaign websites and campaign asset repositories.
• Facilitate the review and approval process for campaign briefs and content briefs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to campaign strategy development, including creative direction, audience targeting, tactics, and channel selection.
• Partner with Product Marketing to develop compelling campaign content assets and promotional materials.
• Gather feedback from global stakeholders to optimize campaign assets and tactics, driving continuous improvement.
• Actively contribute to the evolution of the Global Campaigns strategy and development processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Support multiple campaigns simultaneously, managing project timelines, stakeholder engagement, and creative agency interactions.
• Utilize Workfront and other project management platforms to effectively manage campaigns and ensure smooth workflows.
• Gain exposure to technology concepts, including AI/machine learning, and leverage this understanding to enhance campaign effectiveness.
• Demonstrate flexibility in working hours to accommodate global collaboration and communication.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in marketing program management or related roles.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail to effectively manage campaign calendars and project timelines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with digital marketing principles and the ability to grasp technical concepts related to AI and machine learning.
• Proficiency with project management platforms, such as Workfront or similar tools (training can be provided).
• Flexibility to adapt to different time zones and work hours to accommodate global team interactions.
• A proactive attitude with a demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in processes and strategies.

Robert Half

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

Job Description

As a Product/Category Manager, you will be empowered and expected to grow margin and profitability of your product lines, enabling the BU to meet its overall financial objective. You will provide thought leadership and direction to ensure we have the right products, in the right channels, with the right pricing architecture. You will have a deep understanding of the market and target customer groups to recommend strategies that will increase market share and profitability throughout the product lifecycle.

YOUR ROLE:

The bullet points below reflect roughly 80% of your job. We are a fast-paced company, you may be pulled in a variety of different directions with tasks added or changed.

• In collaboration with the FBIN COE’s and functions, Create Product Strategies that align to and enable the BU’s strategic plan, utilizing both an 8020 and total product lifecycle management mindset. Articulate the strategy on what we should sell and innovate more or less of, and how we will position our products in the different channels to market.
• Develop and execute annual product plans to meet growth, market share and profitability goals. Manage trade-offs and balance conflicting demands to execute required initiatives to prune (exit), fix (cost, quality) and grow (marketing, product/omni channel strategy, new product introductions) the product lines profitably.
• Determine product line pricing architectures and lead annual pricing strategy to maximize our profitable share across channels. Partner with Revenue Growth Management, sales, analytics and finance teams to understand channel dynamics & competitive positioning, set list prices, and review the revenue and profit impact of price requests/changes.
• Influence and educate the business on how we go to market. Provide thought leadership and direction within and outside the organization for business, technical or competitive issues on assigned product line/s.
• Develop new product/solutions/services objectives, strategies and timelines to maximize market share growth.
• Champion the “Voice of the Customer & Consumer” by developing a thorough understanding of customer and market needs / trends. Conduct competitive analysis and gain insight to product gaps or advantages.
• Responsible for providing a regular profit review of product line results, with recommended actions, to accomplish attaining market share, revenue, and profitability targets for assigned product range.
• Effectively communicate and explain the rationale of product line strategies, positioning, channel needs, financial impact, priorities and customer requirements.
• Provide sales and product training support to drive revenue and profitability goals of product line. Attend industry-related trade shows, sales meetings, and maintain trade association contacts as needed. Maintain a general understanding of pertinent industry standards to best position assigned product line.
• Support brand marketing / marketing services with product knowledge, promotional strategies and tactics for assigned product lines. Review content and message of all collateral materials and communications for assigned product lines. Ensure the accuracy of product offering, descriptions, pricing, etc in all company communications.
• May perform other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of product management experience in durable goods manufacturing, including new product launch, portfolio analysis, product life cycle management, category simplification, and management of cross-functional teams
• Prior demonstrated success in developing product plans for retail and/or wholesale channels
• Various market segments and channel experience
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to arrive at insights from analytical data, is essential for market and competitive evaluation, pricing and line management
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player with skills to lead/participate in cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated effective verbal, written and presentation skills
• Advanced computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SAP)
• Ability to travel approximately 25%, mainly to customer locations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA in Marketing, Business or related field
• Prior P & L experience
• Experience in product development, marketing and promoting products through creative marketing processes with retail or trade partners
• Experience with commercial building products and distribution, specifications, architects and façade design a plus

Additional information

BENEFITS

• All the Insurance coverage you’d expect like medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401K all effective on your date of hire, and a bonus program plus generous PTO
• Scholarship program for children of employees
• Annual merit and incentive programs
• Charitable gift matching
• Adoption Assistance

EMPLOYEE PERKS

• Culture committed to work-life balance
• Programs in place to support professional development and career growth
• Stock purchase program and charitable gift matching
• Associate Purchase Program on All Fortune Brands Products
• Wear your jeans to work!

WORK LIFE BALANCE

• Approximately 25% of time traveling
• Travel & expense reimbursement program

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Therma-Tru Doors

National Rarities

National Rarities is a premier estate buying company based out of St. Louis, Missouri steadily growing over 50% year over year. Partnering with jewelers across the nation, National Rarities offers 3 to 4 day estate buying events that provide customers an opportunity to bring their unwanted valuables for an honest evaluation and a no-obligation offer. We offer a positive, innovative culture that balances goal-oriented rewards, on-the-job training, and quarterly team-building sessions to engage a self-driven efficient team.

Job Overview: 

National Rarities is looking for a Digital Media Analyst/Digital Content Manager to oversee the digital content and analyze results from campaigns designed to drive traffic to our buying events held nationwide. This person will research and identify ways to build our targeted audiences and paid media placements across multiple platforms and work hand in hand with our existing ad partners to create, manage, and analyze results of our paid and organic campaigns at over 600 events. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recommending ad budgets, creating campaigns, and analyzing data, researching consumer behavior, exploring market trends and implementing new ways to drive ideal traffic and increase ROI. 

To succeed in this role, applicants should have paid social campaign experience, and must be comfortable with processing and analyzing marketing data. The Digital Media Analyst/Digital content Manager will be responsible for ensuring successful digital campaigns through efficient use of client marketing budgets and appropriate audiences. This position will report to the Director of Marketing and will have opportunity for advancement at this fast paced company that is experiencing exponential growth year over year. 

 Preferred Employee Characteristics:

Reliable, professional, proactive, resourceful, creative, observant, diplomatic, efficient, team player, adaptable, trustworthy, forward thinker. 

Benefits (For Full-time Employment Only):

• 401(k) with company match
• 15 PTO days after 60 days
• Paid holidays
• Company contributions toward premiums for Employee Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance and Additional Life/AD&D Available
• Company paid Life/AD&D Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Coverage for Health, Vision, Dental and Voluntary Life to eligible dependents

Pay: Based on experience, qualifications, availability. Benefits are contingent upon full-time employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000-$80,000 per year depending on experience. (With Bonus Potential)

Office in St. Louis, remote work not offered. 

Requirements

• 3+ years of post graduate experience working with a variety of paid media channels, including; paid social, display, search, etc. 
• A minimum of 3+ years of day-to-day Paid Social and/or Paid Search campaign production and analytics (in-house or agency) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Marketing or related field required. 
• CRM experience preferred.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, or other data analysis software.
• Demonstrable experience with campaign planning, optimization, and analysis.
• Think adeptly around both creative and analytics, with an understanding of how they work together to drive a return on investment.
• Hands-on experience with digital ad platforms, including; Facebook Ads Manager and Google Ads. 
• Analyze campaign performance data and translate that analysis into key insights.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work within a fast paced growing environment and adapt to change while proactively identifying areas for workflow improvement.
• Experience with various graphics programs for example Photoshop, Lightroom, and After Effects. 
• Expertise in Google Analytics.
• In-depth understanding of SEM campaign strategies and SEO practices.
• Experience with website development is a plus (Shopify). 
• A working knowledge of digital marketing platforms and metrics, with an understanding of campaign settings and new innovations
• Self-starter with strong project management skills and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Collection and Management:
• Collect and compile data from various social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) and Google Analytics.
• Ensure data accuracy and maintain data integrity to create reliable and insightful reports.
• Social Media Performance Analysis:
• Analyze social media engagement metrics (likes, shares, comments, reach, etc.) to evaluate the success of content and campaigns.
• Identify trends and patterns in user behavior to optimize social media strategies.
• Measure and be responsible for increasing the ROI of online and offline advertising campaigns.
• Website Performance Analysis:
• Utilize Google Analytics to monitor website traffic, user behavior, and conversion rates.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of website metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and increased user engagement.
• Reporting and Visualization:
• Develop regular reports and dashboards to present key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders and management.
• Use data visualization tools to present complex data in a clear and understandable manner.
• A/B Testing and Experimentation:
• Design and execute A/B tests to evaluate the effectiveness of different marketing strategies.
• Analyze test results to make data-driven recommendations for optimization.
• Competitive Analysis:
• Monitor and analyze competitor’s social media activities and online presence.
• Identify industry trends and best practices to inform our marketing strategies.
• Collaborative Decision Making:
• Work closely with the marketing team to align data analysis with business goals and objectives.
• Provide data-driven insights to support campaign planning and execution.
• Data Insights and Recommendations:
• Proactively identify areas for improvement based on data analysis and make recommendations for optimizing social media and marketing strategies. 
• Monitor budget distribution and performance of paid ad campaigns.
• Business Development:
• Work towards internalizing areas of paid advertising that is currently outsources and leading that program. 
• Stay on top of emerging trends and user behaviors with a passion for educating internal teams

National Rarities

Role: Director of Product Management

Position Type: Direct Hire, Full Time

Location: Hillsboro, OR- Hybrid

Salary: $150-170K

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Ledgent Technology has once again partnered with a key employer in the Portland Metro area for their open Director of Product Management role!

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WHAT YOU HAVE TO HAVE:

• You must have experience within Hardware.
• Must be comfortable in a startup environment.
• Experience leading others/team(s)
• Someone who is a team player, being hands on is crucial!

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Summary:

• The Product Management Lead will join the Product Management Team which is responsible for managing the product life cycle from product requirements definition through growth and adoption to the ultimate end of life.
• This professional will work closely with Sales and Customers to identify new products which will increase the revenue of the business segment.
• She or He will develop the product requirements, use cases and business cases which clearly communicate the product and opportunity to management.
• This professional will partner closely with Engineering and Sourcing during the development process to provide input and guidance to the priority of features, ensure the voice of the customer is incorporated into product design and provide input on features & implementation, tradeoffs between schedule/scope/cost, usage model, etc.
• This individual will also develop and train internal and external teams, as well as partner with the Marketing team to drive launch and public awareness activities as well as sales enablement tools that effectively position and promote the products in the marketplace.
• This position will own profitability of products and align with Sales on key lifecycle metrics and inventory positions – and develop program to accelerate sales of products.

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PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a thorough understanding of product use cases and needs in key customer segments obtained through customers visits, competitor research and market research.
• Manage products through the product life cycle including definition, launch, ongoing support and EOL. This includes profitability and inventory sell-through.
• Develop and deliver training materials and programs for peers, sales staff, partners, and customers.
• Be a master communicator and updater on all product-related information to the organization including development updates, launch calendar, product roadmap and key elements of product launches.
• Plan full lifecycle activities with marketing and sales to drive new introduction traction, and appropriate end of life product (including client communication and product offboarding).
• Partner with Marketing to develop a full launch plan including all product documentation, manuals and brochures and potential press releases and/or content delivery to the market.

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SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent communicator and advocate and alley to Sales and the Customer
• Experience developing and launching manufactured products (Electro-Mechanical Hardware)
• Experience developing and/or integrating firmware and software into physical products
• Ability to lead dev teams and provides clear and concise direction
• Ability to influence and lead others without authority
• Experience building and maintaining Product Roadmap Strategy
• Able to work on projects of large scope and complexity

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EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• B.S. in Business or Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Software), desired or demonstrated experience managing technical products/programs.
• 7-10 years minimum, Product Management Experience
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage existing staff consisting of 2+ Product Managers.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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OVERVIEW

The Director, Marketing will serve as the owner of the Fortress Building Products’ brand and all marketing activities for the company with the aim of competitive product differentiation and increased market share. The Director, Marketing will establish strategy and direct advertising and communication efforts including positioning, messaging, public relations, and content. Additionally, this role will be responsible for the development and adoption of a holistic brand message for Fortress Building Products.

The Director, Marketing must be a creative thinker with a deep understanding of our consumer and customer needs, attitudes, and behaviors and be able to translate that knowledge into actionable communication strategies to support brand growth. This position will report to the SVP, Sales & Marketing.

COMPANY

Built on the strength of more than 50 years of innovation, Fortress Building Products is one of the strongest brands in the residential, multi-family and commercial building products industry. Based in Texas, Fortress® has been named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list twice. The company has also earned a spot on the Dallas Mid-Market 50 Fastest Growing companies with revenues under $750 million for two years running.

OUR CORE VALUES

Work Hard, Play Hard – We seek passionate people. We take our work seriously and we take the enjoyment of our lives seriously.

Positive, Can Do Attitude – We are optimistic, we set challenging goals and we find a way to accomplish them. We approach challenges with the intention of finding solutions.

Compete & Win As A TEAM – We put the TEAM first. Our team is what makes our company great. We are a competitive group that like to win. We keep score.

Innovate & Seek Continuous Improvement – We believe it can always be better. We want better products and processes. We want to be better individuals. We want to be a better organization.

We Are Respectful – We respect fellow team members, our partners, ourselves and our company. We are known to be “the good guys”.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Owns the Fortress Building Products (FBP) brand. Monitors communications and brand usage and ensures consistency across all publicly circulated materials to ensure that all outward facing aspects of Fortress Building Products meet the overall company branding objectives.
• Working with the SVP, Sales & Marketing and Product Director(s) assures cohesive brand strategy for FBP, each sub brand, and product category.
• Creates brand strategy to introduce new products and their associated pricing.
• Owns product marketing strategy and demand creation.
• Works with the SVP, Sales & Marketing and Product Director(s) to develop marketing strategies and new product offerings to set the direction for FBP in selecting target markets and customer segments.
• Monitors, tracks, and reports industry and competitor trends to the management team.
• Researches and analyzes customer feedback and insights.
• Utilizes Wrike, FDP, and other product development methodologies to ensure marketing and brand strategies are in place to accelerate product and service delivery.
• Helps lead annual business planning activities in order to optimize, model, and manage FBP products and brands for tangible sales growth.
• Supports setting marketing/sales objectives for the group and developing strategies and tactics in support of FBP’s mission and goals.
• Owns the development and execution of promotional campaigns and related materials through advertising, public relations, web, e-mail, social media, and direct mail channels nationally and regionally.
• Owns the management of Fortress’ library of sales materials including brochures, sell sheets, case studies, product animations, videos, and photography.
• Oversees the fulfillment process and vendor relationship for all samples, collateral, displays, and marketing materials.
• Leads relationships with agency partners to ensure the most effective messaging and positioning of the organization.
• Organizes the company’s participation in tradeshows, exhibitions, conferences, and seminars; including securing exhibition space, planning booth layout, promotional campaigns, and promotional materials to leverage at the event while remaining within budget.
• Develops and monitors the process and capture of leads for the sales team and collaborates with the Customer Experience & Enablement Team on utilization of the CRM.
• Establishes and monitors monthly performance metrics for the Marketing team.
• Responsible for developing and managing FBP Marketing budget.
• Directs the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of staff to ensure the availability of the required management and professional talent.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct responsibility to lead, manage, and hold accountable the following positions and indirect responsibility for all employees that report into these positions. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and developing direct reports; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Brand Marketing Manager
• Digital Marketing Manager
• Channel Marketing Specialist
• Agency Partners

QUALIFICATIONS: To 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.

Education/Experience/Additional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field required. MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years in marketing, branding, advertising, and/or agency management roles
• Minimum of 2 years in a direct management role
• Minimum of 5 years in related industry experience preferred
• Solid understanding of marketing fundamentals such as market needs, structure, and drivers is essential
• Demonstrated success translating knowledge of consumer and customer needs, attitudes, and behaviors into actional communication strategies to support brand growth
• Experience in budgeting
• A forward-thinker with a solid understanding of how to formulate short and long-term business strategies
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with a willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Proficiency in desktop publishing, graphic design, and multimedia marketing software
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and project management applications such as WRIKE
• Experienced with CRM systems such as Salesforce
• Up to 25% travel

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements. Light to moderate lifting is required. Ability to uphold the stress of traveling.

• ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

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