Sr. Manager New Category Development Ansell

Why Ansell

At Ansell we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance peoples quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves clothing and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial medical and consumer applications.

Discover more about our company our people and our values by visiting us at Ansell.

Ansell is looking for a Sr. Manager New Category Development to join our team in Queretaro!

In this position you will play a vital role in leading the development and execution of the category management programs in collaboration with the channel marketing and product category teams. The Sr. Manager also leads local/regional new product development launch process. This includes capturing new product ideas innovation opportunities leading discussions around portfolio segmentation and lifecycle and commercial launches. Span of responsibility includes supporting the capture and dissemination of customer/vertical insights that help drive portfolio strategy and new product pipeline. This role will engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer

- Competitive compensation plan including a performance-based annual incentive.

- Flexible and hybrid work model.

- A culture of belonging and inclusion.

- Ansell University LinkedIn Learning and Mentorship programs.

- Opportunities for advancement.

- Medical dental vision and wellness benefits.

- Paid time off (vacation sick personal days).

- Continuing Education Reimbursement.

- Regional Belonging & Inclusion Networks.

- Green office concept and sustainability mission.

What your role will be

- Coordinate portfolio strategy discussions.

- Lead NPI and launch processes.

- Forecasting budgeting and post-launch analysis.

- Work with Regional Product Marketing for tailored launch plans.

- Lead category management with select distributors.

- Capture insights for product innovation.

- Lead commercial launch coordination.

- Plan and attend distributor meetings and trainings.

- Manage product life cycle.

- Monitor trends and consumer behaviors.

- Leverage analytics to adjust strategies.

- Identify strategic partnerships.

- Design research projects.

- Coordinate Retail and Vending development efforts.

What will you bring to Ansell

Education:

- Bachelors degree or equivalent.

- Experience with distributor and channel marketing.

Job Experience:

- 5 years in Marketing Category or Product Management.

- Digital marketing experience required.

- Sales experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

- Relationship management across stakeholders.

- Strong project and research skills.

- Communication and presentation expertise.

- Organizational navigation and insight mining.

- Market and consumer behavior knowledge.

- Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Desirable Job Competencies

- Learning Agility: Understand Ansell safety industry distributors.

- Strategic Agility: Spot and analyze commercial opportunities.

- Leadership Agility: Collaborate across departments manage priorities.

- Cross-Team Collaboration: Ensure campaign and product delivery.

Additional Requirements

- 40% travel expected to customers trade shows and events.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ansell is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race color religion creed national origin or ancestry sex age physical or mental disability veteran or military status genetic information marital status parental status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal state or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Ansell. Please inform the companys personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Ansell is an EO Employer M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.

Our Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion:

Ansells vision is about creating safe spaces where all perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. When we say that everyone deserves to belong feel included and empowered at work. its not just words. We want applicants to know that we endeavor to create an inclusive environment that will consider all regardless of age gender background disability veteran status or experience alone! Its what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate its what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride and its what differentiates Ansell.

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