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The Sherwin-Williams Company Marketing- Manager Product Senior in Cleveland, Ohio
The Senior Product Manager is responsible for managing all Automotive and Industrial lines within the Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands Group. Brands include: Dupli-Color, VHT, OEM, Krylon Industrial, Sprayon, Triflow and Omni-Fill. This position must assess the voice of the consumer to determine unmet and unarticulated needs to create innovative growth opportunities in line with the needs of the business in terms of manufacturing capability, gross margins, and profitability. In this role, the Senior Product Manager is primarily responsible for strategic product development, positioning, and product life cycle management. Accountabilities include strong cross-functional collaboration, process management, strategy development, and business partnership. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to drive the development of a pipeline of new products through the implementation of strategic plans to ensure the successful execution of all programs. Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships. Oversee new product development process/stage-gate experience; uphold the integrity of the process by utilizing it regularly to lead by example. Serve as the aerosol product category expert and the key internal "go-to" authority on all Dupli-Color, Krylon Industrial, Sprayon, Tri-Flow and Omni-Fill products. Contribute to the development and subsequent execution of short and long-term strategic plans, including situational analysis, business performance analysis, strategic objectives, tactical plans, critical success factors, and budgeting; responsible for the P&L of Dupli-Color, Krylon Industrial, Sprayon, Tri-Flow and Omni-Fill aerosol product portfolio. Participate in product line reviews with key customers. Provide product training to customers and consumers. Closely monitor competitive product assortments, strategy, pricing, strengths, and weaknesses, as well as closely monitoring trends in the industry and related industries. React and understand quality-related initiatives and put appropriate plans into action. FORMAL EDUCATION: Required: Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing Master's Degree KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Required: Minimum 5 years of experience in Marketing, Sales, and/or R&D with progressively more responsibility and a track record of results. At least 3 years of experience with P&L and/or budgeting. 3 years of previous product management experience. 1 year of previous supervisory experience Proven track record of attaining key revenue and profit objectives, in addition to executing strategic plans that drive market share growth. Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively make presentations in front of large groups. Operates under limited supervision with the ability to maintain composure and a positive attitude in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Expert knowledge and application of all Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Preferred: Ideal candidate possesses a continuous improvement mentality and seeks ways to improve self, position, team, and processes. 5 - 10 years of experience in Marketing, Sales, and/or R&D with progressively more responsibility and a track record of results. 3 years of previous supervisory experience. TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Required: Proficient in Mi