The Sherwin-Williams Company
Product Lifecycle Management
Product Sales and Profit budget achievement
Improve Brand/Product awareness to Sales and Marketing
Research and determine End User needs for assigned product lines
Develop and implement New Product Development of assigned product lines
New product commercialization through established Stage Gate process
Lead projects directing Technical, Global Supply Chain, Marketing and Sales
Product expense cost reduction
Analyze and lead SKU Rationalization of assigned products
Manage life cycle of assigned products and develop plans to minimize obsolescence
Develop short-term and long-term strategic planning
Coordinate efforts with production planning forecasting efforts
Execute plans and projects on-time and on-budget
Analyze competitors' products and new products/developments with category
Engage and execute necessary brand activations as directed, including working with Brand Team to assist in Website development, review and provide input on product brochures, sell sheets and in-store POP updates.
2. Financial Accountability Prepare financial budgets for assigned products through costing analysis with the Finance leads
Monitor costs associated with Product/Brand
Help prepare demand forecasts, monitor customer/retailer P.O.S data and monitor changes in product costs, product mix, and recommend subsequent/needed adjustments in pricing with Channel Marketing
Deliver product sales and profit within Product categories managed
3. Communication & Training Lead the development and communicate training on all product lines and new products
Assist in Product Line Reviews with Customer Marketing
Assist Customer Marketing to develop New Product launch packages
Assist development of sales tools including training manuals, catalogs, price lists and brochures
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION Required: Bachelor's Degree in business or related field
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Required: 4+ years of prior experience in Marketing, Sales, Channel Management, Business and/or Product Development Business experience with progressively more responsibility and a track record of results Proficient in Microsoft Office products Excellent written and verbal skills Experience delivering presentations in a large setting Experience in leading projects through project management tools Operates under moderate supervision Solid understanding of the General Marketing Mix, including Product, Place, Pricing, Promotion and Placement Strong business acumen, strategic thinking and analytical skills. Proven record of success working in a fast-paced environment
Preferred:
Experience marketing consumer goods that are sold through Home Centers or Mass Market retailers Experience in the Coatings industry Experience in a Consumer Products industry Experience in working directly with end-users to uncover customer needs Experience managing budgets, budgeting process and working with budgeting systems like Coupa Past Product Management experience
Travel: Required: 10%
Improve Brand/Product awareness to Sales and Marketing
Research and determine End User needs for assigned product lines
Develop and implement New Product Development of assigned product lines
New product commercialization through established Stage Gate process
Lead projects directing Technical, Global Supply Chain, Marketing and Sales
Product expense cost reduction
Analyze and lead SKU Rationalization of assigned products
Manage life cycle of assigned products and develop plans to minimize obsolescence
Develop short-term and long-term strategic planning
Coordinate efforts with production planning forecasting efforts
Execute plans and projects on-time and on-budget
Analyze competitors' products and new products/developments with category
Engage and execute necessary brand activations as directed, including working with Brand Team to assist in Website development, review and provide input on product brochures, sell sheets and in-store POP updates.
2. Financial Accountability Prepare financial budgets for assigned products through costing analysis with the Finance leads
Monitor costs associated with Product/Brand
Help prepare demand forecasts, monitor customer/retailer P.O.S data and monitor changes in product costs, product mix, and recommend subsequent/needed adjustments in pricing with Channel Marketing
Deliver product sales and profit within Product categories managed
3. Communication & Training Lead the development and communicate training on all product lines and new products
Assist in Product Line Reviews with Customer Marketing
Assist Customer Marketing to develop New Product launch packages
Assist development of sales tools including training manuals, catalogs, price lists and brochures
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION Required: Bachelor's Degree in business or related field
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Required: 4+ years of prior experience in Marketing, Sales, Channel Management, Business and/or Product Development Business experience with progressively more responsibility and a track record of results Proficient in Microsoft Office products Excellent written and verbal skills Experience delivering presentations in a large setting Experience in leading projects through project management tools Operates under moderate supervision Solid understanding of the General Marketing Mix, including Product, Place, Pricing, Promotion and Placement Strong business acumen, strategic thinking and analytical skills. Proven record of success working in a fast-paced environment
Preferred:
Experience marketing consumer goods that are sold through Home Centers or Mass Market retailers Experience in the Coatings industry Experience in a Consumer Products industry Experience in working directly with end-users to uncover customer needs Experience managing budgets, budgeting process and working with budgeting systems like Coupa Past Product Management experience
Travel: Required: 10%