Associate Product Line Manager
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 92925 - 103250
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Sloanis the worlds leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. We are at the forefront of the green building movement and provide sustainable restroom solutions. We manufacture water- efficient products including flush valves electronic faucets soap dispensing and sink systems along with vitreous china fixtures for commercial industrial and institutional markets worldwide.
About the Role:
We are hiring for an Associate Product Line Manager that can be based out of our downtown Chicago or Franklin Park offices. This role will report to the Director of Product Management. The Associate Product Line Manager will beresponsible for supporting and collaborating product planning and marketing of product category (insert product name here for recruiting purposes). They will also ensure the success of product category through product lifecycle management working closely with Product Management and Engineering to deliver profitable products and participate in cross functional teams to introduce new products to the marketplace. This role will also collaborate with sales quality customer service technical support and regulatory teams to ensure customer needs are met. Depending on product category they will also be responsible for driving profitable revenue that may range from $5 million to $100 million in revenue.
What youll do:
- Executes project deliverables developed with cross functional teams to ensure on time launch of innovative world class products.
- Conducts and leverages voice of the customer (VOC) customer/sales analysis competitive analysis industry insights technology trends and other external influences. Reports on product performance customer and market trends relating to product to management.
- Manages product forecasts for existing portfolio of products and new product introductions; ensuring stakeholder and leadership visibility.
- Identifies initiatives with marketing engineering and operations for maintenance of product line and cost reductions.
- Achieve financial goals relating (P&L responsibility for the line up to gross margin level) to product revenue and margin that are aligned with the Company overarching financial goals; while managing expense budget.
- Develop strategic plans for product and vertical market category.
- Establishes pricing strategies to meet revenue and profitability goals.
- Develops and implements marketing programs promotions sales support and communications material to support efforts in driving product demand.
- Analyze and report the success/effectiveness of programs.
- Creates and provides training to Sales team both virtually and in person on new products and supports sales team on key national account.
- Works collaboratively with engineering finance operations and supply chain to drive costs out
- Other duties and responsibilities as required.
Who you are:
- Bachelors Degree in business engineering or related field
- 6 Years Relevant Experience
- Business travel approximately 10-20%
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience and ability to effectively work and collaborate in a cross-functional team environment
- Strong analytical skills with understanding of basic business financials
- Strong decision-making ability and the ability to work in and build a team environment
- Strong technical background and understanding
A plus but not required:
- Experience in business to business (B2B) specification and sales process in multi-step distribution environment
- Experience in stage-gate product development process and product launches
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Why youll love working here:
Inclusive Culture: YOU Belong at Sloan. At Sloan we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced and celebrated. We proudly offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression national origin disability age genetic information marital status political affiliation veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Growth Opportunities: We invest in our employees professional development with ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.
Innovative Projects: Be part of exciting projects that push the boundaries of technology and have make a real difference in the world.
Compensation: The compensation range for this U.S.-based position is $92925-$103250 annually.
This position is eligible to participate in the company incentive plan. The terms and conditions of the company incentive plan will be provided to plan participants on an annual basis. Our compensation range reflects our good faith estimate of what an ideal candidate can expect but final agreed upon compensation will always be based on the individual candidates experience skills qualifications and other job-related or market factors that may prove relevant during the hiring process.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical (including prescription coverage) Dental and Vision Insurance effective the first of the month following your hire date.
- Health Savings Account (HSA): With company contributions for most medical plan options.
- Financial Security: Basic Life Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Short-term Disability Long-term Disability and Accident Insurance.
- Additional Protection: Optional Life Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Legal Pet Insurance and Identity Theft Protection.
- Convenient Commuter Benefits: Save on your daily commute.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Dependent Care FSA to help manage your expenses.
- Wellness Support: Employee Assistance Plan and Wellness Programs to keep you healthy and happy.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match and immediate vesting.
- Generous Time Off: Paid Holidays Volunteer Time Off Paid Time Off Sick Leave Military Leave Parental Leave Bereavement Leave and other paid or unpaid state/local leaves where required.
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid Work Program to support your flexibility.
- Employee Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring great talent.
- Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement Program to help you grow your skills.
- Community and Networking: Join our Employee Business Groups and connect with colleagues.
We Are Proud Partners With the Chicago Cubs
We are a Legacy Partner of the Chicago Cubs and we are proud to be the organizations official water efficiency partner! Through this relationship which includes the naming rights to Sloan Park the Cubs Spring Training facility in Mesa Arizona we have had the opportunity to promote our brand and continue our water conservation efforts in the city of Chicago and around the world.
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We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Electrical Design
- Installation Maintenance Repair
- Large Account Management
- Learning Development
- Corporate Development
About Company
Create stylish, water-saving commercial restrooms with Sloan flushometers, faucets, toilets, urinals and sinks. Architects, designers, engineers and building managers find all the sustainability resources they need at Sloan.
