Manager, Global Product

Job Title : Manager, Global Product – Fluid Handling

Reports To : VP, Fluid Handling

Position Location : Vernon Hills, IL

FLSA Status Exempt

Position Summary :

The Global Product Manager develops global and holistic product portfolio, product category, and supplier strategies with a focus on the Fluid Handling product line. The candidate will translate those strategies into global business plans and tactical programs to drive revenue and profit for the business unit and corporation. Implements the appropriate programs to either internally develop, contract manufacture, license or source the appropriate products with the goal of driving revenue and profitability growth of the category portfolio – overall P&L responsibility for Fluid Handling lines. Demonstrates a deep understanding of the assigned product line including its application by customers, the breadth of brands, and the range of requirements demanded by the laboratory through process marketplace. This role is seen as an expert by others in the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop a clear and competitive value proposition for Fluid Handling products
• Contribute to application specific content builds for key customer segments such as bio pharma / biotech, academics, food & agriculture, chemical process and manufacturing
• Develop materials and train commercial sales team on product portfolio
• Identify and gather market data to support operational and strategic goals
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external service providers and stakeholders
• Responsible for maximizing global revenues, margins, and growth of assigned products by creating strong and innovative strategic plans for growth within the market
• Responsible for the product development process within the new product development stage-gate process including, but not limited to new product idea generation, VOC and market potential capture, product specification development, competitive marketplace and positioning development, effectively forecast unit and sales demand
• Works with commercial sales team to develop sales forecasts for annual plans and new product introductions, accurately and effectively
• Develops and implements appropriate and effective global pricing strategies by channel to maximize the end to end margin
• Understands the strengths and weaknesses of competitor's products and strategies via competitive data gathering and capture
• Creates effective gap analysis summaries
• Stays current on market direction and drivers through a variety of means. Including, but not limited to, direct interactions with customers, outside suppliers, partners, and industry contacts.
• Gathers and prepares all the necessary product and technical information and content for the introduction of new products. Including, application stories and testimonials for all products.
• Assists in product selection, booth set up, booth staffing, technical presentations in a variety of industry tradeshows
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications :

Compensation & Benefits :

This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all of the duties and responsibilities associated with it.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.