Product Manager-Personal Care Preservatives

The Product Manager is responsible for managing all Lincoln MFG preservatives and multifunctional products with growth development from strategic planning to tactical activities (to launch and support). This position plays a key role in developing and executing business growth strategies with the Barentz North American management and sales team. Additionally, the Product Manager will be responsible for coordinating activities across functions to benefit the product line, to maximize profitability through sales price/cost management, and support the development of Lincoln MFG relationship with Barentz through proactive communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain and Deliver Growth of Product Lines

Oversee product development, define the product strategy and assist in managing the product road map

In collaboration with Business Directors and sales, drive adoption and grow the customer base of Lincoln MFG preservatives and multifunctional actives.

Analyze market trends, customer requirements, and competitive strategy to identify opportunities to increase customer and business value through product differentiation

Track and communicate business performance results

Communicate launch plans, status, and messaging to the Marketing and Sales teams

Provide direction as needed to Sales, Purchasing, Customer Service, Operations, and Network Planning in support of daily business decisions

Conduct product, sales training, tradeshows, and customer presentations

Complete new product set-up in support of product launches

Maintain knowledge of and communicate all necessary product information to the organization in a timely manner

Ensure and drive opportunity pipeline and sales reporting

Price and Cost Administration

Execute and communicate price strategy to the Barentz Sales team and Principal Management

Act as key contact for all pricing questions or issues from the Sales organization

Build and maintain pricing guidance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or scientific discipline from an accredited university

At least 3-5 of years of sales or equivalent position

Minimum of three years of Product Management, Commercial Marketing, Sales in the Industry

Outstanding strategic skills with solid creative thinking, supported with rigorous analytical skills, and the ability to distill market trends

Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to communicate cross-functionally in a structured and clear manner to influence outcomes, driven by a passion for helping customers

Results oriented and timeline driven

Self-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt communication style to the audience as needed.

Software knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with Barentz’ values and fundamentals.

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