Product Manager
PPG Industries Inc. - Strongsville, Ohio
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Your personal strengths will empower you to succeed and make an impact from day one.
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You will be inspired to learn and grow, and to get the support you need to identify and achieve your boldest career aspirations.
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Your passion to excel will be fueled by your connection to world-class partners, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and future forward technologies.
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Your contributions will not only meet the challenges of our global customers, but help theme propel their industries forward.
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You will be welcomed into a culture where everyone’s ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged.
The primary responsibility of the Product Manager is to plan, strategize, implement and manage marketing functions of the North American Automotive Refinish. This position interacts heavily with the End users, Sales, Technical, Training, Customer Service, Manufacturing and Distribution groups in order to effectively manage complexities surrounding product performance, pricing, positioning and needs. The position requires a strong balance skills and experience primarily in the following areas:
Marketing Strategy & Analysis – Responsible for product marketing strategy and analysis including product portfolio, positioning, pricing, product channels and competitive analysis.
Product Development to facilitate the following: forecasting sales and profitability potential, work with product development to identify key attributes, competitive benchmarks, and customer needs, field trials and commercialization approval.
Product Commercialization activities such as product launches, communication and literature development, demand creation, and sales programs and promotions.
Product Line Maintenance including sales forecasting and working capital management, product life cycle, customer service, vendor management, and EHS issues.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business/technical field or equivalent experience.
Possess excellent written and verbal communication as well as strong analytical and mathematical skills. Minimum of at least 5 years prior experience in marketing, field sales or related capacity with a proven track record of success.
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PPG Industries, Inc. offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG’s affirmative action plan by emailing ppgaap@ppg.com.
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity please see attached links:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
Posted: 30+ days ago
About PPG Industries Inc.
PPG's vision is to continue to be the world's leading coatings and specialty products company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction ma... more
