Product Manager
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Monitors all aspects of a product lifecycle, including long- and short-term development and marketing. Stays abreast of trends in the marketplace to ensure the product's competitive position. Leads internal project teams while capturing market insights to determine the product lines future direction. Key Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Manage an existing product line for assigned product(s) while responsible for product line revenue and margin targets. 2. Champion the development and introduction of new products and product line extensions to meet current and future customer needs. 3. With the support of the Sr. product manager, develop product line strategies 4. Responsible for market research, competitive tracking, quoting, and reporting financial data. 5. Support the sales force through product training and research. Be the product expert resource to support the sales team / customer. 6. Work on cost saving initiatives with the operations team. 7. Assist with product quality complaints from customers. 8. Set pricing strategy for assigned product(s). 9. Provide forecasting for assigned product line(s) and overall support of product line forecasting activities. 10. Other duties as assigned. Education/Certification Level Required Bachelor's Degree Business, Marketing, Finance or Engineering Experience in lieu of education may be considered Work Experience Required 2-5 years of relevant experience Desired Product Management experience from within heavy industrial manufacturing, metal fabrication, - automotive packaging products, food and beverage or packaging preferred; experience in other market segments, also considered. Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Ability to communicate product information and make professional sales presentation. 2. Ability to present to customers, internal and external. 3. Ability to solve problems with cross functional teams. 4. Ability to manage projects to completion. 5. Ability to interact with and lead teams to support the overall company and product line initiatives 6. Availability outside of normal business hours. 7. Ability to lead by example. Travel Requirements 15-35% travel as needed to support assigned product lines, including customer sites, trade shows, sales calls and manufacturing plants. Two companies, one vision. Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe. Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online. Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today's supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability. Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries. Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you'll have opportunities to grow. The possibilities are endless. The power is yours! Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.