Associate Product Manager - Laminate/Board & Panel/Edgebanding
Hermance Machine Company · Vernon Hills, IL · 1 mo ago
Marketing$70k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive product marketing programs to drive revenue and margin growth.
- Assess market segments to determine the best product strategies for increasing utilization, penetration, and growth.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop demand generation programs, training seminars, and sales collateral.
- Identify and introduce new product opportunities to meet revenue and margin targets.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Würth Baer Supply Company/Würth Louis and Company and vendors within assigned product categories.
- Engage vendors in discussions regarding sales performance, promotional plans, and marketing strategies.
- Conduct competitive analysis and respond to market threats proactively.
- Aid in annual and long-term strategic business planning for product lines.
- Develop and implement market development plans in coordination with regional marketing teams.
- Support the sales process by training both Inside and Outside Sales teams on products and strategies.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in Product Management, Category Management, or Marketing Management.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing or equivalent experience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- SAP experience a plus.
- Proven experience in launching programs and products.