Plastics Distributor, Product Line Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Responsible for managing and growing product categories within our portfolio. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute product strategies, drive product innovation, and achieve revenue and profitability goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the market, customer needs, and a competitive landscape to drive product success.

Product Line Management Responsibilities:

· Develop and execute compound product strategies to drive growth and profitability for the assigned product lines

· Grow and excel strategic supplier relationships to create growth opportunities

· Create Application Development brand awareness with our suppliers to ensure they understand the strategy

· Conduct market research and analysis to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape

· Define product positioning, pricing, and go-to-market strategies in collaboration with sales, and marketing, teams

· Monitor and analyze product performance, market trends, and competitive landscape to make data-driven decisions

and drive continuous improvement

· Drive product innovation and differentiation by identifying new opportunities, conducting market research, and developing new

product concepts

· Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, sales teams, and internal teams, to drive product success

and achieve business objectives

· Responsible for timely RFQ’s and pricing to sales team

· Build an in-depth knowledge of compounding market and product lines

· Lead continuous improvement projects through assessment and evaluations of processes and to build knowledge

· Develop and manage product roadmaps, timelines and budgets

· Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field

· Plastics industry knowledge and experience required

· Prior experience working with compounders a plus

· 3 to 5 years of experience in product management

· 3 to 5 years’ experience in field territory sales

· Proven track record of managing and growing product lines, driving revenue growth, and achieving business objectives

· Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive

landscape

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships with

internal and external stakeholders

· Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines

· Strong negotiation and presentation skills

· Knowledge of product development processes, marketing strategies, and go-to-market strategies

· Value price mindset

· 25-30% travel

· ERP/CRM experience strong plus

· Salesforce experience a strong plus