Product Manager - Chapin International : Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Grow and manage assigned products, product lines and projects within the category.
• Research, recommend and launch new products to meet company growth goals by participating and interacting with various cross functional teams and departments.
• Write and submit appropriate documentation to initiate new product efforts.
• Recommend strategies for the profitable management of assigned products or lines including product positioning, pricing, forecasting, cost reductions, product updates and/or obsolescence.
• Lead the development of 3-year product line plans.
• Coordinate the initial stages in the development of new innovative products including market research, engineering & manufacturing analysis, purchasing and related financial aspects involved in successfully bringing new products to market.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of competitive & market information including product catalogs, price lists, current promotions, new product introductions and regulatory issues.
• Attend trade shows, seminars and other industry events as necessary to stay abreast of market and industry trends.
• Interact with distributors, field sales and end-users to seek opportunities for new products, packaging, merchandising and their successful placement within channels of distribution.
• Draft launch materials for assigned products including product sell sheets, bulletins, product specific merchandising, website copy and various sales support materials as needed.
• Work closely with advertising and channel management to recommend appropriate programs and promotions to achieve a successful new product launch and overall product line growth.
• Provide sales training as appropriate to effectively convey new product features and benefits.
• Work closely with strong, technical project leaders and engineers.
• Travel requirement: Ability to travel approximately 15% domestic and international

Qualifications:

• 4-year college degree. MBA Preferred
• Recommend five years' experience as Marketing or Product Manager in the Retail and/or industrial field.
• Understanding of all aspects of product launches, program development and sales.
• Be able to work on multiple projects.
• Proven written and oral communication skills.
• Be able to work with Excel, Access, Word; generating reports requisitions, and product research. Experience with SAP helpful.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Be able to perform in a varied and demanding work environment.
• Be able to work with other employees on a professional level.
• Must be proficient and accurate with work.

Benefits:

· 401(k) 10% Match

· Dental insurance

· Employee discount

· Health insurance

· Health savings account

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Vision insurance