Product Manager

This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113.

This position is responsible for leading and executing initiatives in the Premium and Mid-Tier product lines within Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Division. In this role, the Product Manager has primary responsibility for strategic product development, positioning, and life cycle management of the various toner lines within the Automotive Division. The Product Manager must partner with Segment team to assess voice of customer, primarily to determine growth opportunity in line with the needs of the business as it relates to manufacturing capability, gross margins, and profitability. Must work with Marketing functions and cross-functionally with respective Marketing, Sales, Finance, R&D and Operations teams to ensure successful planning and execution of all programs. Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to, cross-functional collaboration, new product development, process management, strategy development, and business partnership.

PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

Develops new products within the specified line while working closely with Segment and cross-functional teams to achieve Company objectives

New product commercialization through established stage gate process

Monitor competitive product assortments, strategy, pricing, strengths and weaknesses, as well as trends in the industry

Research and determine end user need for assigned product lines. This will require input from Segment leaders, the field sales organization, and customer travel

Manage life cycle of assigned products and develop plans to address obsolescence

Analyze and lead SKU rationalization of assigned products

Execute plans and projects on time and on budget

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Prepare financial budgets for assigned products through costing analysis with the Finance lead(s)

Monitor costs associated with product/brand

Deliver sales and profit within product category managed

COMMUNICATION AND TRAINING

Develop product specific training in partnership with appropriate training team

Provide product training for customers and consumers

Assist development of sales tools including training manuals, catalogs, price lists, and brochures

STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT

Develop and deliver long-term brand plan and strategy

Additional duties required as assigned

Required

Bachelor's degree

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

MBA

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Required

3 - 5 years of prior experience in Marketing, Sales, Business and/or Product development

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

Automotive industry experience

Understanding of marketing mix, including Product, Place, Pricing, Promotion, and Placement

Strategic thinking and analytical skills

Travel Requirements: 20%

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