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Job ID: #REFID878842

Location: Chicago

Work Schedule: Hybrid (onsite 2-3 days a week)

Job Description

ABOUT THIS JOB

As a Customer Success & Insights Manager(Client Manager), you are responsible for all client activity and the overall success of NielsenIQ at the customer. This includes driving timely outcomes and client value through the data and analytics which drive the overall customer experience and elevate NIQs performance. This role has deep knowledge of the customer’s business and industry that enable you to identify new opportunities for NIQ to drive value. Works successfully across a matrixed organization structure, fully leveraging the service model

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with customers to set objectives that drive business impact and maximum client value, building and maintaining strong relationships and deep expertise with adaptability, urgency, and positivity
• Understand and leverage NielsenIQ solutions and apply industry knowledge to conduct advanced issue-based analyses with clear proactive insights and action-oriented recommendations
• Drive strategic thought leadership with customers leveraging NIQ tools and assets
• Identify opportunities for increased partnership and elevate those opportunities to organizational partners
• Facilitate clear day-to-day communications with customers, proving the value of NIQ solutions in support of growth, adoption, and value creation
• Ensure timely delivery of data and reporting and drive internal issue resolution and the associated response
• Identify potential revenue opportunities with customers and handoff to Sales Leaders to enable them to achieve sales goals
• Work collaboratively with internal partners to ensure work is connected to customer business objectives, delivered on-time, and focused on outcome

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU

You are flexible and easily adapt in a dynamic work environment. You have a can-do attitude and can tell a story using data. You are the first to recognize an opportunity, then turn it into a solution. Curiosity, communication, and critical thinking drive your work. You have experience working with complex customer relationships and issue resolution. You are creative in leveraging existing data sources to answer tough questions. You work collaboratively, part of a remote team within a dynamic and challenging environment while maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience with demonstrated expertise in syndicated data analysis in the FMCG, CPG and Retail industries and application to customer-related business issues
• Experience in presenting data analysis to stakeholders and decision-makers
• Strong analytical aptitude and proficiency in a range of software and digital tech
• Experience in collaborating on projects and maintaining positive relationships in complex situations
• Polished, persuasive communication skills with experience in presentations
• Experience working with customers preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, familiarity with NielsenIQ tools, applications, and platforms a plus
• Bachelor’s degree required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About NIQ

NIQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, reveals new pathways to growth for retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. With operations in more than 100 countries, NIQ delivers the most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior through an advanced business intelligence platform with integrated predictive analytics. NIQ delivers the Full View.

NIQ was founded in 1923 and is an Advent International portfolio company. For more information, visit NIQ.com

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide.

Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the

NielsenIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion/

NIQ or any of our subsidiaries will never ask you for money at any point of the recruitment or onboarding process.

NielsenIQ

Description

A fast-growing business on a mission to become the world’s largest digital platform for the 2.5 billion Christians worldwide. We are looking for a Product Manager to join our growing team working in an industry that has been left mostly untouched by tech. This position is perfect for you if you are motivated and excited about being a part of something from the ground floor!

Our app utilizes bite-size readings, meditations, music and gamification techniques to enable people to spend daily time with God. Having successfully launched in key Christian markets in the UK, US, and Latin America, we have achieved over 6 million downloads and millions of monthly active users; Both through individuals and organizations.

*We emphasize that you don’t need to be a Christian to work here. You do however need to share our passion in striving for excellence in everything we do. Our main focus is on growing a fantastic team who puts the needs of our users first.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will own and execute a roadmap for scaling our app
• Initiate and build different product themes like onboarding, activation, personalization, community, and monetization
• Turn insights and data into actionable product features
• Clearly communicate roadmaps, priorities, experiments and decisions across the organization from partner teams to executives.
• Identify and operationalize overlapping efforts across product teams to ensure consistency for our users
• You are willing to talk to users directly each day through interviews, usability tests, and demos
• Partner with cross functional team members across engineering, design, data, and marketing to a shared vision
• Leverage online controlled experiments and quantitative and qualitative user insights to make data-informed decisions

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree, MBA ideal
• Experience working with consumer facing, mobile product features is a MUST
• 4+ years of product management experience
• Experience with new feature creation and A/B Testing
• Bonus: experience with mobile products in the B2B and B2C space preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off + 20 bank holidays off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Perks At Work
• Business travel insurance

About Us

We are the #1 Christian Daily Worship app. With more than 6 million downloads to date. This is our unique approach: we make it simple for Individuals and Businesses alike to build daily devotional habits and provide a bridge between individuals and God. Through guided meditations, Biblical passages, devotional, prayer and music playlists. We are headquartered in London, founded from a core belief to curate a space and structure for our users to connect with the Christian community every day.

Stealth Startup

Campaign Event Assistant

Tampa, FL

• Marketing, sales, and customer service experience is welcome, but not required

We’re currently looking for someone with an outgoing personality that enjoys working with customers and thrives in fast-paced environments for a Campaign Events Assistant role. Marketing, sales, and customer service techniques will be covered, so no specific experience is necessary, but it can be helpful!

• Group & individualized training provided plus ongoing support & coaching

Your individual successes will be contributing to the overall success of the campaign, so we invest in our people and their development on an ongoing basis. In addition to the initial training, we also offer ongoing support from the events team, coaching from the management team, and access to networking contacts across the industry.

• Full-time, somewhat flexible hours Monday-Saturday with a start date ASAP

You’ll be assisting with the setup and execution of live events across the Tampa Bay area. During the events, you’ll be representing a specific company/brand by speaking with their target market face-to-face. Main responsibilities include customer engagement, product promotions, providing general customer service, completing basic sales transactions, and other, similar activities as needed.

• Weekly pay including base pay + commissions and occasional bonuses

Our events team members are all paid on a weekly basis as a combination of their agreed salary plus commissions. We also offer occasional bonuses. These are sometimes monetary, but can also include tickets to concerts or sporting events, exclusive dining or drinking experiences, leisure travel, and more!

• Advancement opportunities based on results & leadership abilities

We’ll be continuing to add additional event venues and retail locations to our lineup this year, so we’ll be on the lookout for account managers, recruitment managers, campaign managers, event bookers, and more within the coming months. We always look to promote from within before looking externally when it comes to filling these roles, so you may be able to advance within your first year!

Campaign Event Assistant Requirements:

• You must be 18+ years of age and eligible to work in the USA due to the outbound nature of the role and the consumer data you’ll be collecting
• Full-time availability is ideal, but we can potentially accommodate two part-time people or temporary workers
• Marketing, retail sales, sales, hospitality, customer service, or similar customer-oriented work experience is helpful, but not necessarily required
• A positive attitude and ability to maintain composure are expected. Our clients have a reputation to maintain and we need to live up to their standards
• Local applicants able to start work within 2 weeks’ time are ideal, but we will consider other notice periods and circumstances

For more information or for immediate consideration; send your resume or LinkedIn profile today!

All applications will be reviewed, but only successful candidates will be contacted (keep an eye on your missed calls and email messages so you don’t miss out!)

Water-City Blaze

***This position is 4 days/week onsite in the Camden, NJ area***

Robert Half’s client is looking for a Product Marketing Coordinator for a 6-12 month project with the potential to extend! This position is *ONSITE 4 DAYS/WEEK* in the Camden, NJ area.

***Please only submit your resume if you are able to work onsite 4 days/week as this is a requirement***

Responsible for coordinating marketing launch plan details for the brand and managing brand-level communications, ensuring appropriate positioning and marketing of those communications across all channels. Serves as a key driver of data mining and analysis for brands, planning, and coordination for product marketing planning and issues. Will be responsible for product launch marketing activities for specified brands.

Highly proficient at Microsoft 365 Office Suite applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel specifically).

Maintains responsibility for brand launch timeline/calendar and ensures effective communication of such to all major stakeholders.

Works closely with stakeholders to gather information on milestones, deadlines, and dates to develop project timelines and launch calendar, as well as communicates this information to pertinent stakeholders.

Robert Half

We are looking for Technical Project Manager for the Point of Sale Workstream (ROS) , Please share resume at [email protected]

Title: Technical Project Manager for the Omnichannel Consumer Experience (CRM)

Duration: 12 months

Location: Chicago, IL

TPM for the Omnichannel Consumer Experience (CRM)

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) will lead the work to plan and establish a best in class CRM solution for the ROS. The TPM will create the right structured environment for the squad and guide the multidisciplinary team in the solution design, execution and implementation. Due to the complex systems landscape, the TPM will need to successfully work across squads and PODs and be comfortable working with a range of SaaS providers such as Adobe and Loyalty Methods. Excellent communication skills will be key along with the core skills of project planning and delivery.

The Qualifications and Key Skills listed for the POS role above will also apply here, in addition to the following:

• Experience with project planning and coordination across multiple teams, PODs and vendors
• Scheduling and designation of project tasks to squad members and backlogs of other squads
• Dependency management; Communication skills; Collaboration skills
• Previous experience of delivering CRM projects
• Knowledge of systems integration and APIs
• Experience in applying agile principles
• Experience in SCRUM
• PREFERRED: Knowledge of Adobe CRM solutions and previous experience of Loyalty and rewards programs

InfoVision Inc.

IMI plc

IMI plc is at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

Comprising of three specialist divisions: IMI Precision Engineering, IMI Critical Engineering, and IMI Hydronic Engineering, each is focused on collaborating with our customers to develop innovative solutions that solve their challenges and push the boundaries in our industry. Our “one big team” work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI’s success through its 150-year heritage.

Role Overview

At IMI Precision Engineering, we’re proud to offer innovative products in the Norgren and Bimba lines that meet the needs of our customers. To help us maximize and continue to expand our offerings, we’re in search of an experienced product manager to drive the highest revenue product portfolio within the Industrial Automation business unit. The ideal candidate will own responsibility for the full product line P&L as well as have a keen eye for gaps in needs and an innovative mindset for filling them. This person should be extremely adept in data analytics with a proven ability to effectively manage the full lifecycle of a product, from conception to release to rationalization. We’re looking for a confident and technical leader who can guide cross-functional teams in the sustainment and creation of products that improve customer experience and achieve profitable growth.

Location: Hybrid- University Park, IL, or Rockford, IL

Key Responsibilities

• Hold responsibility for full P&L of actuator product line including both Norgren and Bimba branding
• Drive the execution of all processes in the product lifecycle, including product and market research, competitor analysis, planning, positioning, requirements, roadmap development, and product launch
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for prototyping and final development by engineering teams
• Create product strategy documents that describe business cases, high-level use cases, technical requirements, revenue, and ROI
• Analyze market data to develop sales strategies, and define product objectives for effective marketing communications
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, marketing, and sales teams in the development, QA, and release of products, and balance resources to ensure success for the entire organization
• Develop product positioning, VAVE, and messaging that differentiates brands across primary market segments

Critical Competencies for Success:

• Drive the P&L Performance and customer experience for the product line(s)
• Monitor and support improvement of the operational performance of the product line(s) by working with supply chain, demand planning, scheduling/planning, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Create, manage, and document the entire product life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities, including products manufactured within and outside of the region.
• Initiate, maintain and support the execution of product rationalization strategy and obsolescence projects.
• Establish and update product pricing guidance based on competitive product features, support, pricing, and other factors related to the overall competitive position of the market.
• Analyze returns, win/loss sales, and quoting data relating to the product line to identify opportunities for product offering optimization.
• Support development and implementation of the long-term product strategy and roadmap for specific product ranges, including coordinating roadmaps with the global Industrial Automation team.
• Collaborate with engineering on new product development initiatives (VAVE) through research and creation of project proposals and participating in engineering reviews and teardowns to identify requirements to address market needs.
• Build relationships with major accounts, Precision Engineering sector heads, business development managers, regional sales teams, key account managers, regional technical centers, regional and worldwide manufacturing sites for their respective products, private label suppliers, and product manager counterparts both in the US and in other regions of the world.
• Other duties as assigned

Expertise required

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited college or university in engineering, business administration, marketing, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of previous sales, engineering, or marketing experience. 5+ years of Product Management experience preferred.
• Domain expertise in pneumatic, electric, or motion control components. 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Understanding and exposure to operations, engineering, distribution, and supply chain
• Proven track record in a metrics-focused environment including weekly and monthly quarterly reporting and analysis.

Computers and Technology

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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 essential functions.

The office environment involves frequent standing, sitting, and walking. Daily administrative tasks require frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination for accurate typing, paperwork, and other tasks. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

What IMI can offer you:

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer a choice for all your health and well-being needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Pet insurance, critical illness insurance, concierge services, legal insurance, commuter benefits (if applicable), and home & auto insurance.
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family.
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee.
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab.

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Health & Safety:

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with HSE training and instructions, help to maintain a safe & clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment provided by the Company.

Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional information can be found on the IMI Global Intranet under Health & Safety.

inside HR.

Code of Ethics:

Norgren requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description:

Norgren may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

Norgren is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Norgren

Position Overview:

Must be based in NYC Area

The Senior Manager, E-commerce Analytics is responsible for providing data insights to guide the strategic evolution of the Premium Segment websites: AnnTaylor.com, LOFT.com. As the lead of the analytics team, this person is responsible for successfully and strategically managing the core digital analytics platforms that provide the data and insights that help us understand our customers’ behavior and read and optimize our business online. This role will support key crossfunctional business resources in the areas of product management, optimization & testing, user experience and digital marketing and merchandising by providing the data access, reporting and insights each function requires to understand our clients and business daily, solve problems and inform the key programs, features and enhancements that will delight our clients and meet our company’s strategic goals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analytics, digital marketing and ecommerce performance. This position requires partnership and constant, excellent communication with business leaders and cross-functional partners throughout the organization. This role is expected to leverage digital analytics best practices and apply a deep understanding of retail business process and metrics and related analytics platforms to drive customer engagement, conversion, and revenue.

Responsibilities

Site Performance Monitoring & Analysis

• Collaborate with core business teams to track and analyze daily website performance trends and provide additive insights to support strategic conversations
• Support and evolve detailed marketing and merchandising reporting tracks to ensure teams have access to and understanding of key reporting and metrics
• Support weekly and monthly reporting: customer behavioral analysis, conversion funnels analysis, and engagement analysis to improve digital marketing channel &
• merchandising strategies.
• Proactively identify abnormal site behavior or data trends that indicate a risk to revenue to inform and prioritize solutions

Support Site Testing, Personalization and Roadmap Delivery

• Partner with the optimization team to support site testing and conversion rate optimization initiatives
• Deeply investigate and document customer behavior and feature efficacy in specific areas of the site to inform product roadmap
• Collaborate with product management counterparts to develop plans to project value and measure the impact of key features and functionalities introduced to improved site experience and drive business
• Enable and drive the effective analysis of customer journeys to further inform business and feature opportunities
• Lead stakeholders in all functions to consider and adopt new ways of thinking, reporting and drive analytics feature adoption to further promote and enable customer-centric, data-driven decision-making organizationally

Reporting Best Practices and Scale

• Manage analytic platform vendor partner relationships and contracts ensuring effective and strategic business collaboration, issue escalation and remediation and proactive maintenance and evolution of digital analytics products and offerings
• Manage web analytics team, ensuring effective delivery against objectives and personnel development
• Document and maintain reporting knowledgebase and automate processes to ensure reports and dashboards are effective and accessible to business at large
• Identify, develop and launch enhancements to analytics tools to continue to drive evolution of overall reporting capabilities
• Create solution design, data layer requirements, and tagging specifications to implement analytics in Launch. Constantly assess and audit the current state of Adobe Analytics implementation and develop remediation plans. Perform data quality evaluation, QA tags, identify data collection issues, suggest improvements, and implement fixes.
• Employ an owner’s mindset, endeavoring to provide scalable, best in class reporting process, insights and program and product evolution of the analytics toolset
• Routinely assess competitive landscape and analytics and data technology advancements to identify best practices, emerging trends, and innovation opportunities

Requirements

• BA/BS degree required, focus in a quantitative field of study preferred
• 6+ years of experience with web/mobile analytics reporting and analysis required
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics or related platforms required
• Advanced proficiency in digital behavioral analytics tools such as Contentsquare, Quantum Metric, Fullstory preferred
• Technical understanding of tag management systems, site tagging and datalayer infrastructure relationships to support program enhancements and evolution required
• Data interpretation and narrative building and presentation skills
• Proven track record of excellent stakeholder management across levels and functions in a highly matrixed crosschannel environment preferred
• Strong analytical background, with a focus on both strategy and execution.
• Capable of translating business intelligence metrics into actionable reports and analysis.
• Experience in defining metrics and KPIs, visualizing and presenting results, and tying insights back into business strategies and goals.
• Proactive and highly organized self-starter, with the ability to handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Strong management skills: proven ability to understand business problems, develop effective solutions and communicate results.

The target salary for this role is $125,000 – $145,000.

Actual compensation within that range is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and other job-related factors.

ANN INC (Ann Taylor | LOFT | Lou & Grey)

*W2 Only. No C2C will be considered**

*Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder.*

Location: San Diego, CA with 25% travel (open to candidates willing to relocate)

Duration: Direct Hire – Salaried

Description:

The Product Line Manager oversees profits and losses of the chemical product lines including marketing, revenue, technical service, customer evaluations and strategies associated with short and medium term product opportunities. The Product Line Manager represents the voice of the customer internally and the voice of customer interactions. The goal of the Product Line Manager is to generate high margin growth and to expedite the adoption of products into the customer’s

Process Of Record (POR). The internal focus involves communicating customer requirements, requests, support, technical problems, and market requirements to Quality and product development groups.

Day to day functions will include writing Product Requirement Documents, coordinating communications between customers, providing forecasts, arranging for service and installation logistics, and sales tools. To achieve these goals the Product Line Manager will rely on input and support from multiple functional groups via matrix organization centered on product development. As a result the Product Line Manager must be adept at succinctly defining high value problems and/or opportunities and accurately communicating with the organization. It is the Product Line Manager’s responsibility to ensure that prototypes and new product configurations are released in time frames that meet customer

requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Act as the primary point of contact for all communications associated with the product lines,

including customer visits and applicable audits.

• Grow revenue for responsible products.

• Coordinate Opportunity Intercept with CEO, COO, Product Development Teams, Sales Channels,

and the market place.

• During the product development process, helps to define market and product requirements,

features, cost and price targets, profit, return on investment (ROI), competitive strengths, and

value delivery.

• Monitors global market trends for new opportunities and disruptive technologies and refines

understanding of market requirements in target markets through research and customer

meetings.

• Drives demand creation for existing and potential products to achieve company strategy.

• Assesses viability of product concepts & customization requests to meet worldwide market,

financial, and technology goals.

• Develop trust and build strong customer relationships.

• Monitor and track all applicable target opportunities for new sales, prioritized based on revenue

potential and risk to adoption.

• Ensure focused organization-wide efforts to secure top opportunities.

• Develop customer organizational charts to understand how decisions are made within key

accounts.

• Understand customer high value unmet needs and set strategy to win customer opportunity.

• Drive new product developments and customer specials through Program Management.

• Participate in FEMA and Hazops, DVTs, and Design Reviews for all responsible products.

• Keep track of technical and business activities associated with product responsibilities.

• Generate pricing based on business strategy and value pricing.

• Support quote generation for non-standard product, including engineering efforts, using inputs

from applicable groups within the organization and approval from the CEO.

• Create technical sales packages and training for sales channels.

• Initiate PRD’s and coordinate with key stakeholders to facilitate completion.

• Provide initial response to all technical issues or problems associated with the product lines

utilizing applicable support and inputs from the organization.

• Develop support literature, internal and external, to foster brand identity.

• Monitor key indicators on a periodic (monthly) basis to ensure sales and margin goals are

achieved and product quality and customer satisfaction is maintained.

• Supervise/Coordinate product marketing and field service operations for the applicable product.

Other Duties:

• Drive resolution of problems identified through the RMA and/or Customer Complaints systems.

• Recommend new products based on a detailed knowledge of current products and an

understanding of the customer high value unmet need and the overall market.

• Conduct customer training as applicable.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise field service activities and Product Manager personnel.

Education & Experience:

• B.S. in chemistry, chemical or mechanical engineering; Master’s degree a plus.

• 5 to 7 years experience with a chemical, gas or electronics equipment company.

• Technical background in semiconductor equipment and/or process materials a plus.

• Experience working with international customers and familiarity with the associated issues.

Candidate needs:

– Min. 3-5 years’ experience doing administrative, clerical or bookkeeping work would be desired

– Experience with MS Excel, knowledge of formulas, filters, creating & moving tabs, basic data manipulation

– Experience with MS Outlook, for email

– Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing PDFs

– Ability to learn as training will be provided on TrackerPro, a software specific to Unclaimed Property

– Excellent communication skills

– Attention to detail

– Data entry skills

– Strong accountability/ownership for completing his/her work

– Willingness to ask questions

The Ash Group

SUMMARY

Responsible for achieving revenue targets by acquiring and maintaining customer relationships in California for Company products. Will manage various tier-1 customers in San Jose area with a focus on the emerging automotive market in this region. Required to work with distribution branch offices and local sales representative firm to achieve regional financial objectives. Coordinates with Sales Business Unit, Product Business Unit and Operations leadership to meet customer requirements and resolve customer issues. The ideal candidate must be located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: BSEE or BA in Marketing or Engineering, or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE: 5-10 years of overall work experience is required, including 5 years of Product Management/Field Application Engineer experience, or magnetic design.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work in product management and marketing department to promote key products according to defined strategy.
2. Aid in the development of new product requirements in the market, assist in dealing with internal problems to ensure customer satisfaction in production and development.
3. Manage samples and project progress systematically and report regularly.
4. Focus on Power product promotion in selected design house, with key customers in the U.S.
5. Representing Power products to provide immediate support to Sales and to end customers.
6. New Product launches and roadshow support.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits include…

· Competitive salaries

· Your choice of PPO or HMO Medical Plans

· Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans

· Group life insurance

· Long term disability coverage

· Vacation and sick leave

· Holidays

· 401(k) Savings Plan Matching

· Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

The anticipated salary range for this position is $120k – $130k.

Confidential

Job Summary:

Oil-Dri Corporation, the maker of Cat’s Pride® and Jonny Cat® litter, has enjoyed strong, consistent growth. We invented the first lightweight cat litter, Cat’s Pride® Fresh & Light® and have continued to innovate in litter technology ever since. Our expertise in sorbent minerals has also been leveraged in our rapidly growing Private Label business. We are focused on developing innovative, superior quality products as well as growing our existing franchise. To that end, we are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Associate Product Manager who can effectively plan and execute product management initiatives.

The Associate Product Manager is responsible for:

Product management planning and execution of Branded and Private Label commercialization projects, package design, item setup, quality audits requested by retail customers, completion of administrative forms for new business, new product setup or changes to existing items at retailers, inventory tracking and coordination with Procurement, and updating product specifications.

• Lead project management planning and execution for Branded and Private Label product and packaging changes. Manage commercialization projects from start to finish, leading cross-functional pre-production meetings, tracking and providing updates to team.
• Manage entire product life cycle including execution of product improvements and claims, SKU rationalization, and end-of-life management working with Procurement and SCOPS to minimize waste and inventory write-offs.
• Work with design agency to develop impactful package designs and internal cross-functional team to commercialize new packaging and design changes. Attend off-site press approvals for new packaging as needed.
• Work with Sales, PDM, Operations, Procurement, R&D, Customer Service and Logistics to execute new item setup and changes to existing items. Monitor and communicate the status of product changes.
• Coordinate product quality testing with Quality, Operations, R&D, and retail customers and complete necessary paperwork.
• Work with Operations and R&D to develop, set up, modify, and publish product and packaging specifications.
• Work with Sales and Finance to help develop sales forecasts used in planning as needed.
• Manage the customer complaint process for Private Label products. Assure that root cause to complaints is obtained, addressed and corrective action taken if necessary. Translate customer feedback into tangible opportunities for product improvements.
• Coordinate product quality testing with Quality, Operations, R&D, and retail customers and complete necessary paperwork.
• Review and provide input on inventory to Procurement for ordering packaging materials.
• Complete and update product specifications as needed. Publish product specs to Sales as needed. Complete product specifications/information in retailer systems as requested.
• Manage and coordinate quality audits, social compliance, and samples needed for retail customers with cross-functional team and shepherd through the process from start to finish.
• Assist team in development and update of branded selling materials, including packaging images, product sales samples, image management systems, selling sheets, and customer presentations.
• Assist in planning for the disposition of slow moving and obsolete inventory.

Qualifications:

(Include experience, education, special skills, physical requirements, and travel requirements in this section.)

• 2-4 years product management experience in CPG industry or related role
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business discipline
• Detail-oriented with excellent project management, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well with cross-functional teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative, team player with positive attitude
• Strong competency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Based in Chicago, IL
• Up to 5% travel

Oil-Dri Corporation of America