Associate Product Line Manager

Description

We are hiring for an Associate Product Line Manager that can be based out of our downtown Chicago or Franklin Park offices. This role will report to the Director of Product Management. The Associate Product Line Manager will be responsible for supporting and collaborating product planning and marketing of product category (insert product name here for recruiting purposes). They will also ensure the success of product category through product lifecycle management, working closely with Product Management and Engineering to deliver profitable products, and participate in cross functional teams to introduce new products to the marketplace. This role will also collaborate with sales, quality, customer service, technical support and regulatory teams to ensure customer needs are met. Depending on product category, they will also be responsible for driving profitable revenue that may range from $5 million to $100 million in revenue.

• Develop strategic plans for product and vertical market category.
• Establish pricing strategies to meet revenue and profitability goals.
• Analyze and report the success/effectiveness of programs.
• Report on product performance, customer and market trends relating to product to management.
• Conduct and leverages voice of the customer (VOC), customer/sales analysis, competitive analysis, industry insights, technology trends and other external influences.
• Identify initiatives with marketing, engineering and operations for maintenance of product line and cost reductions.
• Creates and provides training to Sales team both virtually and in person on new products and supports sales team on key national account.
• Develop and implements marketing programs, promotions, sales support and communications material to support efforts in driving product demand.
• Works collaboratively with engineering, finance, operations and supply chain to drive costs out
• Manage product forecasts for existing portfolio of products and new product introductions, ensuring stakeholder and leadership visibility.
• Execute project deliverables developed with cross functional teams to ensure on time launch of innovative world class products.
• Achieve financial goals relating (P&L responsibility for the line up to gross margin level) to product revenue and margin that are aligned with the Company overarching financial goals; while managing expense budget.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with understanding of basic business financials
• Experience in stage-gate product development process and product launches.
• Business travel approximately 10-20%
• Strong technical background and understanding
• Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering or related field
• Strong presentation skills
• 6+ Years Relevant Experience
• Experience and ability to effectively work and collaborate in a cross-functional team environment
• Strong decision-making ability and the ability to work in and build a team environment
• Experience in business to business (B2B) specification and sales process in multi-step distribution environment

Benefits

Growth Opportunities : We invest in our employees’ professional development with ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.

Compensation: The compensation range for this U.S.-based position is $92,925-$103,250 annually.

This position is eligible to participate in the company incentive plan. The terms and conditions of the company incentive plan will be provided to plan participants on an annual basis. Our compensation range reflects our good faith estimate of what an ideal candidate can expect, but final agreed upon compensation will always be based on the individual candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related or market factors that may prove relevant during the hiring process.

• Health Savings Account (HSA ): With company contributions for most medical plan options.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid Work Program to support your flexibility.
• Flexible Spending Accounts : Dependent Care FSA to help manage your expenses.
• Employee Referral Program : Earn rewards for referring great talent.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, and Vision Insurance, effective the first of the month following your hire date.
• Wellness Support: Employee Assistance Plan and Wellness Programs to keep you healthy and happy.
• Retirement Savings : 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match and immediate vesting.
• Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement Program to help you grow your skills.
• Additional Protection: Optional Life, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Pet Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Financial Security : Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, and Accident Insurance.
• Generous Time Off: Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, and other paid or unpaid state/local leaves where required.
• Convenient Commuter Benefits : Save on your daily commute.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance