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Based in Poway, California (North San Diego County), Toray Membrane USA, Inc. (TMUS) is looking for a full-time PRODUCT LINE MANAGER to join its team. This position will be responsible for managing the Residential/CSM product line (MB4) and coordinating with other departments to grow the specific business target. This position will serve as the company’s in-house expert and specialist coordinating technical, manufacturing, and marketing aspects of a defined product line. Salary: $110k to $130k/year (base) commensurate with experience plus variable compensation component.

Essential Duties include:

• Interfaces with Regional Sales Managers, Global Sales Team (GST) members, and TMUS customers, including end users, consulting engineers, OEMs, government officials, and all others to promote the sale of Toray products and services.
• Define products needed by the marketplace using input from Regional Sales Managers, consultants, and end users.
• Coordinates with manufacturing to prepare prototypes and products for sale. Manage field tests and obtain data for review internally and remedial action if necessary.
• Attend weekly scheduling meetings and provide input to manufacturing on order priorities and ship dates as necessary.
• Establish pricing, coordinate promotional materials, conduct training, prepare technical papers, and participate in trade show activities.
• Select and manage subcontractors and/or consultants used by the company from time to time under the direction of management.
• Prepare annual capital and sales budgets for the product line.
• Determine if pilot testing or demonstrations are necessary and then plan and manage this activity.
• Coordinate with HQ on compliance and certification standards, such as FDA, NSF, EU, ASME, etc., to meet current regulations.
• Control inventory levels through the sales and procurement of MB4 production and components from HQ and TAK, a sister company.
• Conduct training presentations as necessary to educate company personnel, Regional Sales Managers, and the Global Sales Team on the product line.
• Provide market feedback on important matters with respect to the company’s commercial and competitive position.
• Interface and report as required with other Toray business and regional operations such as Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Membrane Division HQ in Japan.
• Travel on behalf of the company using company funds in a responsible manner, following all company policies.
• Coordinate with Sales, Human Resources, Manufacturing staff, and other departments in the company.
• Conduct yourself as a good corporate citizen and encourage others to do the same, following the guidelines and policies of the company, as well as the employee handbook. 

Experience/Skills Required

The ideal candidate will have at least seven (7) years of experience in the membrane field and water treatment industry. 

Must possess technical knowledge of RO, UF, MF, and NF products for the food/beverage industry as well as comprehensive knowledge of the production process. The ability to understand client needs, maintain client satisfaction, as well as possess effective communication and negotiation skills is required. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, organizational skills, effective presentation skills, the ability to troubleshoot and engage in problem resolution, multi-task and shift priorities where necessary, as well as work efficiently and professionally under pressure, and be detail-oriented with strong follow-through skills also required.

Education/Certifications. Must possess a bachelor’s degree. A degree in Science or Engineering is preferred.

Other Important Information. TMUS offers rich employee benefits that include a 100% company-paid medical plan, 401(k) plan with employer match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, gym membership, and many more. In connection with an application for employment, applicants considered for hire will be required to submit to a post-offer employment health screen and background check to include criminal history consistent with applicable federal and state laws. NOTE: Interested candidates must include a COVER LETTER when submitting a resume for consideration if applying for this opportunity.

The company is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or membership in any other legally protected category.

Interested? To apply, please forward your Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected]. Principles ONLY. No recruiters or search firms, please.

Toray Membrane USA, Inc.

Job Description

Directs a comprehensive product strategy from product conception and definition through end of life. Functions as a central resource with design, process, manufacturing, quality, test, marketing, and distribution as the product(s) and/or product line(s) move through their lifecycle. Formulates and executes long-term roadmaps for cost/profit control. Promotes use of new technologies and industry-leading trends. Directs those involved in the design, modification, and evaluation of all phases of a specific product or group of products. Involvement lasts throughout all stages of a product’s lifecycle including modifications, upgrades, and maintenance of the product or product line.

Responsibilities

• Identifies gaps in market based on complex analyses of market, customer, technology, and other ecosystem demands and provides this information to guide design conversations.
• Leads team collaboration in the creation of business cases and validates cases for development of a new, complex product to ensure they are appropriate given business direction and asks appropriate questions to understand relevance of program to roadmap.
• Markets new and complex products and technologies through technical marketing opportunities such as conferences, congresses, and direct customer contact and drives product launch efforts.
• Prepares and delivers highly complex technical presentations regarding a product SW roadmap that explains and demonstrates products managed to customers.
• Translates customer feedback and external environment into potential changes for the differentiated product roadmap and communicates this to senior leaders.
• Directs and oversees the development of highly complex products or new products areas and services, independently; maintains communication with individuals across functional teams.
• Completes product development and definition activities for a new or highly complex, owned product, including determination of cost and impact, and interacts with sales team to generate forecasts.
• Strong understanding on the challenges and best practices of deploying AI/ML systems at scale
• Deep knowledge of neural network algorithms, trends in ML space and challenges associated with deployment.
• Experience training and/or deploying deep learning applications.
• Background with CUDA or Open VINO or Core/Create ML would be a strong value add
• Experience in Mobile or Auto or Cloud compute AI design would be a strong plus

Required Competencies

• Strong understanding on the challenges and best practices of deploying AI/ML systems at scale
• Strong understanding of AI inference frameworks (TF, TF-Lite etc), AI processing offload to accelerators & associated tradeoffs
• Understanding of Computer/AI hardware architecture – CPU, GPU, Neural Accelerators
• Deep knowledge of neural network algorithms, trends in ML space and challenges associated with deployment.
• Experience in Mobile or Auto or Cloud compute AI design would be a strong plus

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years Product Management or related work experience

24 Seven Talent

About the Role

The Director/Senior Director of Footwear Development will lead, manage, and execute the footwear development process, utilizing advanced product and process knowledge. This position will work with a cross-functional product creation team from the collection of insights to the delivery of products that exceed consumer expectations. This person is responsible for achieving results within the specified calendar and budget constraints, ensuring projects meet quality expectations, are delivered on time, and meet company financial margin targets.

You’ll Make a Difference By

• Leading the product creation process by managing both internal and external resources, in conjunction with vendor/factory resources, to meet execution timelines for new and inline products from concepts through approval of pre-production samples; drive product development timelines to ensure calendar deliverables and dates meet target schedule
• Reviewing and approving all tooling (blueprints) on a seasonal basis. Recommend, review, and approve all compounds on all components to ensure products meet end use requirements, pass all relevant testing, and meet global test standards
• Leading the drive towards automation, efficiencies, value engineering, design for manufacturing in partnership with Product Creation team, while maintaining Ariat’s best in class quality standards
• Standardizing fit and utilization of proven fitting back part on new lasts, allowing for different footwear types and constructions. Manage digital and physical last library on a global basis
• Leading the innovation agenda and transition to inline new product development, establish the requirement of new machine and technology capability requirements if necessary and influence the product sourcing decision
• Managing the Product Development team: training and development, talent assessment, coaching and mentoring to develop the talent and elevate the team capacity and build on the positive and inclusive working environment to support the long term business needs
• Collaborating though daily e-mails, video conferences, and regular factory visits with our overseas partners and Ariat offices to assure quality and on time delivery of prototypes and sampling through production.
• Collaborating with Design, Engineering, Merchandise, Material and Costing team to achieve product performance integrity through product testing (physical and field testing), product is engineered properly, FOB price meet targets, sample size fitting and visual is approved
• Traveling to overseas manufacturing facilities with TRIAD team 2 – 3 times per year to review Pullovers and manage problem solving of seasonal development
• Giving direct reports proper guidance on their projects, meeting their calendar milestones, and utilizing systems, while keeping them “on track” in terms of their professional development

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Design, Biomechanics or related field, MBA or Master is a plus
• 10+ successful years of experience leading the development of high-performance footwear projects; minimum of 5 years as a leader of people
• A complete knowledge of footwear development, construction and production, comprehensive knowledge of lasts, molds, and patterns (and grading standards)
• Technical expertise in footwear product development, process, project management, costing and manufacturing of product from conception to retail
• Demonstrated success leading, developing, and motivating high performing teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an advanced ability to communicate new ideas, concepts and functional expertise within project teams and to external stakeholders
• Ability to build strong and effective cross-functional relationships
• Availability to travel internationally
• Attention to detail, follow-through and organization skills are critical
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PLM systems
• Embrace and live Ariat values!

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

The salary range for this position is $130,000 – $140,000 per year.

The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Ariat’s holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus incentive plans
• Team member discount on Ariat merchandise

Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Ariat International

We have an exciting opportunity to help shape and lead the strategic direction of an organization’s new product line as a Senior Manager of Analytics and Strategy. In this role, you will design competitive strategies and leverage data insights to drive business decisions.

By developing a comprehensive understanding of market trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscapes, you will provide the strategic foundation necessary for the successful introduction and expansion of the new product line.

If you are driven, can problem solve, and have an ongoing hunger to make a direct contribution to the business, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Essential Duties & Functions

• Lead the development of a comprehensive strategic roadmap for the new product line, aligning with the company’s overall goals
• Define clear objectives, key milestones, and performance metrics to measure the success and impact of the product line launch and subsequent growth.
• Lead a team of analysts to gather, interpret, and analyze relevant data to inform strategic decisions.
• Develop and implement data-driven strategies for pricing and risk
• Provide regular updates and reports to executive leadership, summarizing progress, key insights, and performance against established metrics.
• Clearly communicate the product line’s strategic direction and value proposition to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Develop a team of confident leaders and promote collaborative learning opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree required in a STEM field
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Team player that can adapt in a fast pace and changing environment
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and demonstrated ability to effectively set and manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Demonstrated ability to establish and enhance processes to improve business results
• Ability to think strategically and deliver tactically

For confidential consideration, please email [email protected] or apply directly

Forge Search

Company Profile

78 years and countless innovations later, JCB has grown to become one of the largest heavy equipment manufacturers in the world, providing a wide range of products across the construction, agricultural, compaction, industrial and waste & recycling industries and our people are at the heart of our business.

As a family owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.

Position Summary

This role is an opportunity to lead JCB’s North American customer service team, helping dealers and customers across the Americas increase their machine uptime and productivity.

As part of JCB’s aftermarket team you will work closely with customers, suppliers, JCB dealers, technical publication authors and our global parts operation to provide parts identification and ordering support to the network of JCB dealers and key customer accounts. You will get to train new team members and mentor the existing team to reach their potential.

Reporting to the General Manager – Aftermarket. This role is based in Savannah, GA.

What you will be able to do

• Set team goals and work with a motivated team to achieve them.
• Deliver strategic projects to improve customer experience or team efficiency.
• Conduct practical problem solving on the global parts operation.
• Collaborate with leadership on business strategy and performance reviews.
• Build relationships with dealers and customers to improve understanding of their business and improve customer service.
• Learn how an equipment dealer operates and how the parts department contributes to overall business success.
• Maintain a database of customers and dealers with key contact information.
• Work with system developers deliver operating improvements.
• Proactively monitor market demand and seek to provide support before requested.
• Communicate with key customers on current business performance and account status.
• Set & deliver department performance metrics.
• Monitor team performance and proactively plan training and development opportunities for the team and individuals.
• Work in partnership with a global parts team to align availability with market demand.
• Implement measures to reduce the environmental impact and improve the sustainability of the business.
• Lead and develop a team of existing people to reach their potential, while strategically adding to the team where required with new talent.

Requirements for the position

• Must pass any drug screens, background checks and any pre-employments tests as applicable.
• 3+ years of experience providing customer service, leading a team and delivering performance to objectives.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Strong communications skills across multiple media. Including presentation skills to large groups, customers and a range of seniority within a company.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Enthusiastic approach to challenges with history of exercising a growth mindset.
• Motivated and independently driven, ability to lead own direction and that of a multifunctional team.
• Able to demonstrate innovative approach, not afraid to challenge the current state.
• Knowledge of SAP & Salesforce preferred (or similar ERP and CRM systems).

What you will receive in return

• As part of the JCB family you will receive a comprehensive benefits package
• Competitive salary, PTO allowance, retirement plans and much more.
• Supported personal development with technical and professional training.
• A career in a global business, with growth potential within North America and around the world.

Job Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Travel to dealer, customer and supplier locations as required (<10%)

JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

JCB North America

Actor – Black Male of Caribbean Heritage (Preferably Jamaican) for Micro-Budget Short Film

Job Details: We are casting for a micro-budget short film scheduled to shoot in late September to October 2023. We are seeking a talented actor of Black Caribbean heritage, preferably Jamaican, with a playing age of 25-30. The production is based in London, UK.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the lead character in the short film, bringing depth and authenticity to the role.
• Work closely with the director and fellow cast members to rehearse and perform scenes.
• Collaborate with the production team to deliver a compelling performance that fits the project’s vision.
• Be punctual and professional during rehearsals and shooting days.
• Adapt to any necessary changes or adjustments to the script or character development during production.

Requirements:

• Black male actor of Caribbean heritage, preferably Jamaican.
• Playing age between 25-30.
• London-based or willing to work in London during the production period.
• Physically fit the character’s profile with a muscular and athletic physique.

Compensation:

• This is a micro-budget project, and compensation will be provided, but it will be on a stipend basis. The exact amount will be discussed with the selected actor.
• Meals and transportation expenses will be covered during shooting days.
• This is a valuable opportunity for an emerging actor to gain experience and showcase their talent in a short film project.

How to Apply:

McNees Wallace & Nurick is seeking a Marketing Manager to manage all aspects of the law firm’s marketing team and operations, and to partner with the Chief Practice Officer and Director of Business Development to establish and execute marketing and communications plans for the firm and its practice groups. The Marketing Manager will lead exciting initiatives for the enhancement of the firm’s brand, communications, and new client generation. The firm is flexible on the location for this position, including full time in-office from one of our locations or hybrid remote.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic, data-driven marketing strategies to enhance brand positioning and generate business development leads
• Leverage market awareness and industry best practices to recommend and facilitate innovative marketing solutions that support the firm’s business plans and objectives, including refining existing programs and establishing new initiatives as needs are identified
• Supervise the firm’s team of 3-5 marketing professionals and foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Manage the firm’s existing marketing channels and work product including website content, media relations, articles and publications, social media, attorney bios, marketing collateral pieces, surveys and awards, email marketing, advertising, events and promotional products
• Lead the firm’s brand refresh and website redesign projects
• Develop a robust search engine optimization (SEO), data analytics reporting procedure, and analysis program to support lead generation, gain visibility into the Firm’s ROI and inform on future marketing strategies
• Review practice group editorial strategies, analyze previous data and make suggestions for enhancing the firm’s ability to reach its target audience and maximize content visibility
• Coach individual attorneys and practice groups on social media best practices
• Support marketing efforts for the firm’s ancillary businesses as needed
• Attend and contribute to firm and department meetings

Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in legal marketing
• Strong project management, leadership, organizational, and analytical skills as well as ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to develop strong and effective working relationships with team members, other administrative departments, and attorneys at all levels
• Tech-savvy and knowledgeable of Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), and website content management systems
• Advanced familiarity with SEO, Google Analytics and social media analytics including ability to interpret metrics and implement projects that will improve online performance, visibility and lead generation
• Commitment to client service and diversity, equity, and inclusion

About McNees:

McNees is a full-service law firm with offices in Devon, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Pittsburgh, Scranton, State College, and York, PA; as well as Columbus, OH; Frederick, MD; and Washington, DC. We pride ourselves on our team approach to practicing law, and we encourage work-life balance and community involvement. The firm recognizes that we continue to live in challenging times and has adjusted accordingly; we offer true life-work balance, a collegiate and inclusive culture, competitive salary, range of benefits, and local community involvement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

For 60 years, TBC Corporation (TBC), one of North America’s largest marketers of automotive replacement tires, has been a tire company ahead of the curve. Through worldwide operations spanning wholesale, retail, and franchise, TBC also provides automotive maintenance and repair services with best-in-class brands. TBC meets the needs of consumers in search of total car care at more than 3,200 franchised and company-operated tire and automotive service centers under the brands NTB®, Tire Kingdom®, Big O Tires® and Midas®. TBC serves wholesale customers in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Mexico and the Middle East through NTW, TBC Brands, TBC Dealer Group, TBC International and TBC de Mexico.

TBC Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Work Environment.

Description

The Regional Sales Manager will be actively involved in supporting Midas franchisees. This includes supporting success in our tire programs, parts programs, credit programs, and teaching best practices. The Regional Sales Manager role will be responsible for both direct sales and selling intangibles. The Regional Sales Manager will act as a change agent executing business model transformation and will be accountable for improving store operations, growing sales/profits, increasing the value of our franchise network, and growing new stores (both conversions and new construction).

Job Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong business relationships with Midas Franchisees and their key management personnel.
• Coach Midas Franchisees in change management as they begin the transformation of their business. Teach Franchisees how to lead their teams to become a tire destination while growing car count by saying yes to every customer.
• Execute tactics and strategies to transform the Midas Business Model from a basic service shop to a full service tire destination total car care retailer. Coach, train, and sell to our Midas Franchisees on how to become world-class tire retailers in a service based environment.
• Coordinate and lead regularly scheduled Midas dealer meetings by DMA. Emphasize improving retail execution, supplier initiatives, sharing best practices, implement growth initiatives, and building a camaraderie amongst the dealers in the DMA.
• Work with the Franchise Development team on all aspects of growing store count. Focus includes but is not limited to saving stores, upgrading/transferring weaker dealers to stronger owners and identifying new franchisees.
• Engage with TBC support departments to help achieve franchisee goals. Departments include marketing, training, call center, accounting, real estate, construction, purchasing, and tire merchandising.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of years 5 years of experience managing a retail tire automotive service business and a sales background in the automotive industry is preferred. Multi-store and or multi- state management experience. Franchise experience in automotive or other retail industries is desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other related field of study is preferred.
• Ability to travel 70-80%.
• Occasional nights and weekends is required to support franchisee special events.
• Ability to challenge, motivate, influence, and communicate effectively.
• Negotiating skills with proven capability to create “win-win” outcomes.
• Exceptional Microsoft Office Skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Experience in multi-unit retail operations. Including district/area management, store management, business planning, competitive analysis, and retail execution in a company owned or franchise environment.
• P&L management in a competitive automotive environment. Thorough understanding of key financial metrics and ratios (cash flow, break-even, profitability, ROI, labor, controllable expenses, managing Gross Profit % vs. Gross Profit Dollars, etc.) and operational drivers with the ability to recommend and convince franchisees to make changes where appropriate.
• Relationship building talent that gains the trust of franchisees to lead, motivate, change, and hold them accountable to all commitments.
• Customer service orientation and a high level of professional integrity.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and bonus
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k plan with a company match. Immediate 100% vesting
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid short term disability and employer subsidized long term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Discounted tire and automotive services
• And more!

TBC Corporation

Company Overview

ClearDesk was founded based on years and years of our own experience in prior businesses in outsourcing amazing talent from places like Colombia, India, and the Philippines. We now live in a world where high-speed internet and the latest technology allow us to build a team of amazing people all across the world.

At ClearDesk, we handle the sourcing, recruiting, and management of our overseas talent as they work with our clients. Our goal is to provide exceptional service that exceeds expectations, and we take pride in our ability to match each client with the right talent to suit their unique needs.

Our Mission

At ClearDesk, we’re passionate about helping people succeed. Our mission is to assist clients in building top-performing teams in the most cost-effective way possible, enabling them to thrive in today’s competitive business landscape. Additionally, we’re committed to helping our remote talent develop their careers within outstanding teams while supporting their families.

But we don’t stop there. We’re constantly pushing ourselves to grow and learn by surrounding ourselves with the very best talent. This culture of continuous improvement enables us to provide even better service to our clients and team members alike. At ClearDesk, we believe that when everyone succeeds, we all succeed.

A Little Bit About Us

ClearDesk was founded only a couple years ago, but has already achieved explosive growth. Based in San Diego, we’re assembling a team of exceptionally talented and dedicated individuals who share our passion for building a positive workplace culture. While we love growth, our people, team, culture and positive energy are even more important to us. So, we’re looking to only work with the best humans that have brilliant minds. We like to work hard, but balance and harmony is important to us also. If you’re an exceptional individual who’s excited about the prospect of joining a thriving company, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Description

We are looking for a Growth Marketing Manager to join our team at our San Diego office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating and executing our marketing strategy with a heavy focus on demand and lead generation. You will lead ClearDesk’s marketing campaigns, evaluate our marketing performance metrics, and collaborate with internal teams. You will have a strong marketing background with excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Core Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of marketing for ClearDesk
• Strategize with sales and recruiting teams to determine immediate and long-term marketing needs.
• Use deep customer insight and data to inform segmentation, targeting and positioning, and translate strategy into roadmaps and actionable, cross-functional go-to-market plans
• Oversee strategy, execution, and performance of various campaign, digital, and event content programs
• Conceptualize, draft, and revise copy for a variety of content assets, focusing primarily on digital channels but also in-person events, print collateral, and more
• Leverage data to measure results of content produced, identifying core KPIs and tracking engagement and conversion across digital channels
• Drive client acquisition across multiple channels (not limited to organic, search, paid, etc.)
• Take a scientific approach in experimentation of campaigns and tactics, measurement of results, and tracking of KPIs including pipeline growth, number of qualified opportunities, inbound leads, and conversion rates at every stage of the funnel

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of direct, growth-focused experience in digital marketing; Startup experience preferred
• Hands-on experience with traditional and digital marketing tools and practices
• Experience building a comprehensive digital marketing strategy from the ground up
• Possess an understanding of marketing elements (including traditional and digital marketing such as SEO/social media etc.) and market research methods
• Demonstrable experience in marketing data analytics and tools
• You thrive in a startup environment. You are scrappy and adventurous. You inspire others to think bigger / be greater / do great things.

*Please be able to share your portfolio with the hiring manager during the initial interview.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation Range: $115,000 – $135,000
• Full-time
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Bonuses and incentives

Are you interested? Show us you are the perfect professional to help us foster relationships with our clients. Let’s grow together!

ClearDesk

ABOUT SPEC OPS TOOLS

Spec Ops Tools is dedicated to setting a new standard of performance and service by creating rugged and reliable tools that ignite the passion of elite trade and craftspeople. Our unwavering commitment extends to serving our nation’s heroes, providing support to veterans and first responders with each product we sell. We are actively seeking exceptional individuals to join our team, individuals who are not afraid to challenge conventions and tackle significant obstacles, embodying our culture of passion, innovation, service, and commitment. Our relentless focus is on delivering the ultimate customer experience, fostering brand loyalty, and establishing a profound emotional connection that drives sustainable long-term growth. We are in search of the best-of-the-best, those who aspire to play an active role in establishing our disruptive professional tool brand as a category leader.

JOB DESCRIPTION: ASSOCIATE PRODUCT MANAGER

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Associate Product Manager to support the research, evaluation, and development of innovative products. In this role, you will support the product management team’s management of product profitability, overseeing product portfolio management, and making crucial global sourcing decisions within assigned product categories. You will support project management and cross-functional collaboration across all departments, including R&D, channel management, brand marketing, sales, customer service, and supply-chain management.

The ideal candidate for this position is an initiative-taking individual with a strong work ethic, and ardent desire to build experience in managing the complete life cycle of products, including building expertise in market research, product development, and marketing.

As an Associate Product Manager, you will have the opportunity to help shape our product strategy, drive innovation, and contribute to the company’s overall growth. If you are an innovative, creative, and analytical thinker, with a passion for developing expertise in bringing innovative new products to market, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on our success. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the development of the strategic product plan, encompassing a comprehensive 3-year product roadmap for our core hand tool product lines. This pivotal role supports conducting situational assessments, competitive analysis, portfolio analysis, and devising actionable plans to drive product success.
• Maintains a keen awareness of industry trends to develop a profound understanding of end-users, leveraging these insights to drive successful new product launches.
• Supports the design and assists the Field Sales and Marketing Manager in the execution of comprehensive end-user-based research initiatives to develop a deep understanding of relevant product applications and enhance the user experience with the goal of becoming a go-to product expert for all assigned categories.
• Supports development of comprehensive plans aimed at driving increased sales within existing product categories. This involves strategically identifying opportunities to enhance product functionality through regular improvements, addressing any product quality issues, and actively seeking ways to reduce costs while maximizing value.
• Supports development and presentation of strategic product and commercial plans to major retailers including Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware and other home center, hardware, lumberyard, industrial, and eCommerce tool distributors.
• Actively contributes to the development of world-class marketing content and materials essential for the successful commercial launch of new products. This entails collaborating with the marketing team to create a wide range of assets, including packaging, presentations, video, imagery, compelling merchandising materials, and other collateral.
• Conducts thorough pricing analysis to strategically position the products in the market in relation to competitors and achieve targeted margins.

 SKILLS and COMPETENCIES

• Strong ability to gather and analyze market research and customer feedback, translating them into actionable insights.
• Ability to think creatively, generate innovative ideas, and explore new opportunities.
• World-class communication and people skills with inherent ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, customers, and internal teams.
• Meticulous attention to detail with ability to retain and recite critical information extemporaneously.
• Demonstrated problem solving, research, and analytical skills.
• Highly motivated, passionate, with contagious energy that motivates the company.
• Flexible, with a strong bias for action and speed and a “we can do it,” jump in the trenches type attitude to make it happen.
• A mindset of continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or BA in Marketing, Engineering, Business Management, Computer Science, or related field required. MBA a strong plus.
• 1+ years of product management, engineering, marketing, channel management, sales, or relevant experience in consumer products. Military experience strongly considered.
• Ability to lead and work effectively in cross-functional agile team structure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving, research, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Domestic and international travel up to 25% of the time
• Ability to assist leading communications with international engineering and manufacturing teams during off-hours, late nights and/or early mornings.
• High proficiency in using various computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Military experience is a strong plus.

ABOUT SPEC OPS TOOLS

Spec Ops Tools is a Goods iQ company, a leader in the consumer products market with a portfolio of world-class brands including Bostitch® Office, PaperPro®, It is Academic™, Lockermate™, Konnect™, and Black + Decker® Pure Optics LED.

Spec Ops Tools is currently operating in a hybrid work environment with a combination of remote and in person work based out of our modern dog friendly North Kingstown, RI headquarters. Our headquarters is open five days per week and available as often as needed for individual work, collaborative internal meetings and external partner and customer meetings.

BENEFITS

At Spec Ops Tools and Goods iQ, our unwavering commitment lies in fostering an exceptional work environment. We passionately believe that our people are the heart and soul of our organization, constituting the most crucial element of our formula for success. To support your personal well-being, we offer a comprehensive and robust benefit package. Moreover, we provide a dynamic and stimulating work atmosphere that encourages engagement, personal growth, and development, ensuring that you feel motivated and highly appreciated.

Our goal is to drive the personal and professional advancement of each team member. We empower individuals to embrace larger challenges that ignite their passion and enable them to reach their full potential and life aspirations. By creating a fulfilling and supportive environment, we strive to inspire and propel our team members towards continuous growth and achievement.

Spec Ops Tools, a Goods iQ company, is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in our workforce. Spec Ops Tools and Goods iQ recruit qualified candidates and advances in employment without regard to race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion, citizenship, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender presentation, legal or preferred name, marital status, pregnancy, family structure or any other basis protected by human rights laws or regulations. This list is not exhaustive, and in many cases, we strive to do more than the law requires.

Spec Ops Tools and Goods iQ participates in e-Verify as required by law.

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