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Job Location drjobs

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Overview

At TC Transcontinental weve got it made and thats because of the expertise of our team. We are currently looking for a full-time Product manager on our Strategic marketing team for our Packaging division.

This role will drive the development launch and lifecycle management of innovative packaging solutions that meet customer needs and align with market trends for a market segment or segments.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing the Product Manager will collaborate cross-functionally with R&D Sales Operations and external stakeholders to ensure our products deliver value sustainability and competitive differentiation.

We have been driving innovation since 1976. With over 8000 employees and 41 production sites TC Transcontinental is a leader in the packaging and printing industry as well as the top French-language educational publishing group in North America. It is a company that takes care of its teams and where employees support each other. At TC Transcontinental we lead the industry by cultivating a sense of belonging for all.

When benefits really help you live better.

- Group insurance (including health life disability dental and travel insurance)

- Paid paternity leave and educational reimbursement

- Immediately vested 401k with company match

- Supplier discounts on various products

- Regular full-time position

- Participatory management

Responsibilities

When your actions lead to success:

Product Strategy & Roadmap:

Develop and maintain a product roadmap for flexible plastic packaging solutions aligned with

company goals and market demands.

Conduct market research to identify customer needs industry trends and competitive

positioning.

Define product specifications features and value propositions in collaboration with Marketing

and R&D teams.

Product Development & Launch:

Lead cross-functional teams to design develop and launch new packaging products ensuring

on-time and on-budget delivery.

Partner with R&D to innovate sustainable and cost-effective packaging solutions (e.g. recyclable

or biodegradable materials).

Create go-to-market strategies including pricing positioning and promotional plans in

collaboration with Marketing and Sales.

Market & Customer Engagement:

Act as the voice of the customer within the organization gathering feedback from clients Sales

and market data to inform product enhancements.

Develop marketing collateral product training materials and sales enablement tools to support

product adoption.

Represent the company at industry events trade shows and customer meetings to

promote our packaging solutions.

Performance & Lifecycle Management:

Monitor product performance metrics (e.g. sales profitability customer satisfaction) and

recommend improvements or phase-outs.

Manage product lifecycle from ideation to end-of-life ensuring continuous alignment with

market needs and regulatory requirements.

Track and ensure compliance with environmental and industry regulations (e.g. FDA EPA or

sustainability standards).

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with Operations to optimize production processes and ensure scalability of new

products.

Partner with Sales to provide technical expertise and support during customer pitches and

negotiations.

Collaborate with Marketing to develop compelling campaigns that highlight product

benefits and sustainability features.

Qualifications

When your expertise drives us:

Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Engineering or a related field; MBA preferred.

3-5 years of product management experience ideally in packaging plastics or a related B2B industry.

Experience working within or closely with Marketing teams to develop customer-facing

strategies.

Customer facing experience preferred

Strong Analytical/Financial skills and associated tools e.g. excel PowerPoint Salesforce

Strong understanding of flexible plastic packaging materials science or manufacturing

processes.

Proven ability to manage complex projects with cross-functional teams and deliver results under

tight deadlines.

Excellent market research and analytical skills to identify trends and customer needs.

Exceptional communication and presentation skills to influence internal teams and external

stakeholders.

Knowledge of sustainability trends and regulations in packaging (e.g. recyclable or compostable

materials).

When benefits really help you live better:

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thriveat work and at home. Our offerings include:

  • Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
  • Customizable group benefits including health dental life disability and travel insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Employee perks such as discounts on insurance wireless plans travel and more
  • Career development opportunities
  • A dynamic inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

EEO

TC Transcontinental is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and accessible workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the jurisdictions where we operate.

We are also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and work environmentpromoting dignity independence integration and equal opportunity for all including persons with disabilities. Accommodations including alternative formats will be made available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact

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Employment Type

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