Global Product Manager, Encapsys
Appleton, WI - USA
Job Summary
Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrows breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations Milliken creates products thatenhance peoples lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile flooring chemical and healthcare businesses the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Millikens curious minds and inspired solutions at and on Facebook Instagramand LinkedIn.
POSITION TITLE
Global Product ManagerEncapsys
POSITION OVERVIEW
This position is expected to drive business results and achieve growthobjectivesthrough program expansion in current FragrancePhaseChangeand Carbonlessmarket Product Manageris expected to work closely with the Director and other members of the business unit leadership team to achieve strategic goals of the Product Managerwillparticipatein developing and executingthe businessobjectivesand plans for the growth of the company.
Theincumbentmust have the strategic capability and experience to lead successful programs and projects with customers through collaborationwith all should be skilled at connecting technologies and capabilities with market needs as well as building business cases and execution plans that deliver growth.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead relationship-building with customers (especially decision makers and top-to-top relationships) and develop new methods for driving target markets. Develop andleveragetrust-building and personal relationships with customers.
Ensure development of technology marketing and sales plans that are professional disciplined andleveragetechnical superiority data-based pricingstrategiesand other methods to gain dominant market share.
Support the development of customer agreements ( development supply quality etc.) pricing andrelationshipsservice as a key contact and relationship owner.
Support development and execution of the Fragrance strategic plan.
Lead assigned portions of the Fragrance Strategy Deployment effort.
Manage project communications including meetings conference calls weeklyreportsand presentations.
Quarterly updates to price lists with attention to detail
Liaise with Price Owners to support quarterly price updates.
Collaborate with Finance and Product Line Managers tomaintainglobal forecasts throughout the year.
Coordinate with Customer Service and Supply Chain on order status and facilitation.
Work with Technical/Development teams on TSRs development items and related activities.
Partner with Legal tofacilitateSupply Agreements NDAs and other contractual documentation.
QUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED
Technical degree in Chemistry ChemicalEngineeringor related field
5 years of relevant experience and sales experience
A high energy leader with experience working with global cross functional teams is preferred anda great senseofownership: itsmy business mentality
External bias with experience interviewing customers and other experts inmarket placeto uncover key insightsrequiredto develop sound marketing strategies and data
Ability to function in a hybrid role combining market strategy work with field validation (business development)
Know how to be strategic with value proposition positioning and drive to meet financial targets
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