OhioMeansJobs| Cleveland - Cuyahoga County is sourcing for a Product Manager for a Manufacturing Company in Cleveland
Description of Job:
The Product Manager position is critical to the growth, expansion, and profitability of The Company brands
and products. The Product Manger must develop and maintain in depth knowledge of The Company current
product line, each identified competitor’s product line(s), and an overall knowledge of the market and
near-neighbor categories. This market knowledge will be leveraged to identify growth opportunities via
new product development and new business expansion and development. In each instance the Product
Manager will not only identify the growth opportunity but will fully orchestrate the implementation of
the opportunity by working with sales (product definition, price points), engineering (developing
product), quality (specs, certifications), graphics (package, label design), sourcing, and
manufacturing. This effort will yield unique, profitable products delivered to the market on time and on
budget and will ultimately increase The Company market share, profitability, and customer/consumer
allegiance.
Key measurements of success for this position will be: 1) the ratio of new product sales (defined as the
first 3 years from introduction) as a percent of a particular sales divisions overall sales; 2) the overall
gross sales of new products; 3) the gross margin achieved on new products; and 4) number of
products/projects delivered on-time, on-budget, at estimated product cost.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of assigned The Company product line and competitors
corresponding product lines (features, benefits, retails, etc.).
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of the specific market including “near neighbor” markets from
a user and business perspective.
• Develops and maintains product database with product specifications, artwork, and catalog copy for
marketing and sales.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of the consumers’ needs within the specific market activity.
• Identifies new market expansion opportunities, performing research and developing a unique
product offering within the new market.
• Coordinates product presentation and packaging on the retail shelf or as delivered to the customer.
• Manages the timing of new product introductions and responsibility to deliver end result on-time,
on-budget, and at the estimated product cost.
• Manages the execution of the marketing plan on new product introductions as necessary.
• Leverages market knowledge by assisting Sales Manager in setting pricing policy on new product
introductions.
• Profitability responsibility at the gross margin level in assigned The Company market segments.
• Manages The Company intellectual property including trademark and patent submissions within the
assigned The Company market segment.
• Generates preliminary and final financial justification for all products where capital investment is
required.
• Performs pricing and competitive analysis by customer channel and recommend strategies to
improve market position, improve quality, or reduce costs.
• Maintains Gantt charts on all product introductions and drive each stakeholder to achieve
committed dates, costs, and specifications.
• Domestic and International travel required.
Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• 2-4 years’ experience in Marketing, Product Management, or Product Development with consumer
or industrial products
Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Organized, process and detailed oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – must be able to move projects through cross functional teams
• Excellent computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and
Microsoft Project)
• Strong analytical and presentation skills required
• Mechanical ability and problem solving ability
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and lead meetings with a broad range of people is required
Physical Demands:
• Must be able to lift 40 LBS
• Walk/stand/sit for long periods of time
Work Environment: Office/Cubical, but occasionally warehouse/production environment
Supervisor Responsibilities: N/A
PPE Requirements: Safety glasses required on production floor
Benefits
Dental
Educational Assistance
Health Insurance
Paid Holidays
Retirement
Sick Leave
Vacation
Shifts
1st 8am-5pm
Interested Candidates, please contact:
Wendall Garth, Recruiter
wgarth@dwfs.us
216-946-9318
