Product Manager
Product Marketing Manager Job 92 miles from Union
Garrison Dental Solutions, a leading innovator in Restorative Dentistry, is seeking a growth-oriented Product Manager with a strong track record in upstream product marketing, specifically focused on bringing new products to market from ideation through to launch. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, this role will be pivotal in managing our dental product portfolio and overseeing the entire new product development (NPD) lifecycle, ensuring that our products meet market demands and contribute to Garrison's continued leadership in the dental industry. You will also manage one direct report.
Key success factors for the first year include:
Drive product management initiatives to align with both marketing and sales strategies, playing a key role in achieving the 2025 sales budget.
Lead the end-to-end new product development process to successfully bring two innovative products to market in 2025.
Proactively engage with customers and stakeholders to uncover unmet needs, adding at least two new products to the NPD pipeline, fueling long-term growth and innovation.
Why Join Garrison Dental Solutions?
Private, Purpose-Driven Company:
Family-owned, debt-free, and stable for 25+ years.
Committed to innovating dentistry and restoring healthy smiles worldwide.
Strong focus on teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement.
Recognized as one of "West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For " for seven years running.
Market Leader:
Leading provider of restorative dentistry solutions, with products sold in 150 countries.
Known for innovative designs and advanced in-house manufacturing.
Double-digit annual growth driven by investments in technology and innovation.
Products protected by intellectual property and cutting-edge manufacturing processes.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive base salary of $125,500 - $145,000 based on experience, plus bonus potential, and 401K with profit sharing.
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, and disability coverage.
Professional development, tuition reimbursement, and hybrid work options.
Whole health support, including an EAP, gym access, volunteer time off, and more.
Experience and Education Requirements:
Bachelor's or master's degree, concentration in marketing preferred.
At least two years product management experience of durable manufactured goods; preferably B2B.
Dental industry or medical products experience is a plus.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Innovation and Trends: Stay abreast of the latest marketing trends and innovations, especially in the dental industry, and incorporate these into our marketing practices.
Market Analysis and Insight: Conduct and oversee primary and secondary market research to understand industry trends, competitor strategies, and customer needs; share with organization and use these insights to inform marketing decisions.
New Idea Generation: Identify and investigate business opportunities and product development strategies for restorative dentistry portfolio expansion.
Business Planning: Lead the creation of robust business plans for new and existing products/product portfolios, including market analysis, competitive landscape assessment, financial modeling, go-to-market strategies, and product lifecycle management.
Business Development: Support product related alliances and joint ventures development; create business cases, propose and negotiate key business terms.
NPD Leadership: Lead and support for new product idea identification, defining product specifications and the design, development, and implementation (launch) of new products. Act as owner of New Product Review process.
NPD Collaboration: Interface with engineering, operations, sales, the review board, customers, and suppliers to identify and mitigate product development risks.
Sales and Marketing Collaboration: Work closely with global sales and marketing functions to align strategies, efforts and goals.
Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and industry influencers, to enhance brand visibility and business opportunities.
Performance Metrics and Reporting: Establish key performance metrics for new product development activities and product category performance, regularly monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on their effectiveness.
Pricing: Develop and manage global pricing structures through global market research and competitor and trend analyses.
Requirements:
Required Skills/Abilities
Command vs demand respect as a leader, across functions, and within the marketing function.
Teamwork and collaboration oriented with respect for others.
Determination, action-biased, and results-oriented.
Personal accountability/ownership mentality.
Continuous improvement driven.
Analytical with the ability and appreciation for turning data and complex situations into easier to understand information.
Ability to analyze complex situations and determine workable solutions.
Ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely, effectively conveying product vision, strategy, and roadmap to both technical and non-technical audiences, including internal stakeholders (e.g., engineering, marketing, sales) and external stakeholders (e.g., customers, partners).
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Able to travel about five times per year, primarily to U.S. trade shows.
Compensation details: 125500-145000 Yearly Salary
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Product Manager
Product Marketing Manager Job 130 miles from Union
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB:
The Product Manager for NMB Technologies Corporation is accountable for the development and achievement of the annual operating plan of a specific business unit; for the direction and oversight of the business unit's strategies, objectives, policies and expenses; for product education and for the effective management of the business unit team to accomplish business objectives.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Market Opportunity Assessment - Continually assess the total available market (TAM), total serviceable market (TSAM), and size of available market opportunity (= TAM - TSAM) for specified product(s) in conjunction with the marketing department.
Competitive Analysis & Benchmarking - regular competitive analysis and benchmarking and research industry trends in conjunction with the marketing department.
Prepare a quarterly summary report for specified products.
Product & Business Strategy Development - Understand current business unit research, strategies, and new product development and incorporate them into product and business strategies as appropriate for NMB Technologies Corporation.
Product Marketing Strategy Development - Develop and recommend product and business strategies (including pricing strategies) to encompass sales channels and market approaches for specified product(s) in conjunction with marketing and sales.
Product Development Recommendations -Develop product road maps and make recommendations and get buy-in from the division to produce new products or upgrade current products.
Product Marketing Sales Tools Development- Develop, document, and deliver product strategies, product technical knowledge, and selling tools to assist the sales group in meeting corporate sales objectives.
Product Launch - Manage new product launches.
Develop and achieve annual operating plan and market share objectives for the business unit in conjunction with sales and marketing.
Manage business unit SG&A expenses associated with business unit operations.
Supervision & Management - Effectively manage a business unit team to accomplish business objectives. This would include staffing up to planned workforce levels, setting and documenting performance expectations, assessing training needs and developing training plans, providing regular performance feedback, and coaching as needed, setting up compensation plans, ensuring minimal task interference, and conducting performance and development reviews.
Actively participate as a contributing member of the company's senior leadership team.
Perform other duties as related to the job function as required.
Travel - Travel required up to 25% - 50%; the majority will be domestic, with some international.
JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES:
Bachelor's Degree required,
Business or a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree preferred,
5 years of progressive post-bachelor experience in related occupancy
8 Years experience in OEM sales and/or sales, product, or business unit management; demonstrated leadership skills
Strong product management skills and demonstrated track record of achievements
Extensive experience with technical products and the engineering & manufacturing processes associated with these products
Demonstrated sound judgment and decision-making in critical business situations
High level of capability working in an international organization
Has shown a high degree of flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and determination in overcoming challenging situations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good computer skills: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proven ability to maintain close working relationships with overseas teams worldwide and avoid/overcome roadblocks to the projects of the product, highly required.
Business-level Japanese speaking is a required
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
10+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
A normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office, and ability to conduct a normal amount of work on a computer.
SALARY
At NMB, the pay band for this role is between $116,417.00 and $174,625.00 annually, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The base pay is a part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range of the pay band process. This offers you the opportunity to progress as you continue to grow and develop your career at NMB.
BENEFITS
401(K)
Safe Harbor
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance & AD&D
Healthcare & Dependent Care Spending Accounts
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Sick Leave Benefits
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
SCHEDULE
NMB offers flexible work schedules to create a better work/life balance.
WORK AUTHORIZATION (REQUIRED)
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
DISCLAIMER
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.
The job description doesn't constitute a contract of employment and the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.
The above lists all of the essential functions, education, knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job. These are the minimum requirements; employees must also demonstrate good interpersonal skills, proper attitude and professionalism, acceptable attendance and work behaviors - at a minimum.
Product Manager - Diesel / Transmission / Driveline
Product Marketing Manager Job 148 miles from Union
In this role, the selected candidate will manage a highly talented technical support team, leading field issue resolution initiatives for diesel, transmission, and driveline systems. Strong leadership and technical expertise are key to driving repair success and cross-functional collaboration with Product Development, Customer Experience, and Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (TSRC).
Key Responsibilities:
Champion the resolution of product issues identified through Field Reporting and call center data trends.
Collaborate daily with Product Development, Customer Experience, and TSRC teams at various management levels to ensure effective field resolution.
Act as the primary internal global escalation point for timely field action releases.
Serve as the main liaison between Product Development and Customer Experience for repair methods and communication strategies.
Maintain expertise in diesel, transmission, and driveline systems and repair processes.
Lead initiatives to improve Fixed First Visit, Customer Service Index (CSI), and other service-related projects.
Oversee the commodity-specific Field Technical Support team, ensuring team development, performance goals, and workload balance.
Manage projects, tasks, and field/dealer processes to ensure successful resolution of product-related issues.
Continuously implement solutions to enhance departmental performance and efficiency.
Requirements:
Onsite Presence: 3-5 days per week at CTC.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automotive Technologies, or a closely related field.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of leadership experience with proven ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
At least 5 years of technical experience in the design or repair of diesel, transmission, and driveline systems.
Strong supervisory, presentation, communication, and writing skills.
Self-motivated, team-oriented, and capable of working effectively under pressure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word).
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and interact effectively with various management levels and dealership personnel.
Preferred Qualifications:
Engineering-level systems expertise.
5+ years of experience with dealership and/or field systems and processes.
Existing, positive relationships with engineering and quality organizations.
Expertise in diesel engine/drivability/emissions, transmission, and driveline systems.
Product Marketing Manager - Connection Systems
Product Marketing Manager Job 149 miles from Union
Your Role This role is part of the marketing team for Aptiv's Connection Systems (CS) business. CS is a global business generating $4 Billion in revenue, with 20,000 employees and present in 5 continents. You will partner with our distribution sales and product line management teams, as well as the marketing teams at our distributors to effectively promote Aptiv CS solutions.
Develop and execute integrated marketing plans to promote priority products, including new product introductions.
Communicate the product promotion roadmap to internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure availability of marketing materials for product promotions, such as datasheets, brochures, product briefs, physical product displays etc. This includes leveraging existing assets and creating new ones as needed.
Develop messaging that clearly communicates the value of our products.
Work externally with distributors to define and execute marketing programs that feature Aptiv products on their digital platforms.
Plan and support technical trainings for distribution partners aligned with product promotion strategy and customer needs.
Confirm Aptiv is properly branded and solutions are accurately represented on distributor marketing outlets, including websites, documentation, events, advertisements, etc.
Partner with our e-catalog / product information management team to ensure distributors have the required data.
Partner with product management and strategy teams to perform distribution-related marketing research and analysis.
Requirements:
5+ years' experience in product marketing, preferably in the automotive industry.
Demonstrated track record in developing and executing product and customer marketing strategies.
Proven ability to understand complex solutions and communicate them in an accessible way.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Highly proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and other MS Office tools. Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, or other Adobe tools is an advantage.
Demonstrated experience in managing complex stakeholders, with the ability to address, influence, and work with multiple constituencies.
Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with high performance expectations and ownership of results.
Creative thinker.
Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, or engineering.
Why join us?
You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
Your Benefits at Aptiv:
Private health care effective day 1 of employment
Life and accident insurance
Hybrid and flexible working hours
Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
Relocation assistance may be available
Learning and development opportunities
Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
Recognition for innovation and excellence
Opportunities to give back to the community
Tuition Reimbursement
Fertility Coverage
Apply today, and together let's change tomorrow!
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Business Development Manager - Technical Products
Product Marketing Manager Job 148 miles from Union
Work culture matters. It matters because the work we do impacts not only our quality of life but also the lives of those who matter most to us. And we take that pretty seriously. To this point, we care personally, celebrate our successes and welcome being challenged directly. And, most importantly, we do it all as One Team. If this makes sense to you and you're a technical sales professional who is passionate about problem-solving in a manufacturing context, enjoys engaging with decision-makers, and is motivated by serving customers, bring your talents to Gemini Group as Business Development Manager - Technical Products (Sealing Solutions).
Where and How You'd Work: Based out of Gemini Group's Auburn Hills office, the Business Development Manager will be responsible for growing Gemini's profile co-extrusion and injection molding sealing business within the automotive and related markets. In this role, you will develop strong relationships with OEM and Tier customer engineering and purchasing teams to identify and secure new business opportunities and awards.
You're Probably a Match If:
You have 7 years of automotive supplier experience with 3+ years' experience in profile extrusion or injection molded product sales
You thrive in a fast-paced business development environment and have a proven track record of new customer acquisition and revenue growth
You have a comprehensive understanding of technical sealing products and are adept at collaborating with customer design and engineering
You have excellent communication skills with the ability to interface with decision-makers at all levels
You exemplify a high level of integrity
You have a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related
What Winning Looks Like:
Develop and execute sales strategy and objectives to achieve business unit goals
Regularly interface with customer engineering to identify and assist in the development of pre-RFQ projects
Review RFQs to determine feasibility and identify opportunities to enhance product value including VA/VE ideas, performance improvement, cost savings, and mass reduction
Collaborate with customer engineering on best practices including product and performance requirements, DFM/DFA, raw material selection, processing methods, and interfacing component design
Negotiate and close contracts/agreements to maximize profitable growth
Cultivate strong relationships with industry leaders through regular communication and active engagement in industry events
Travel up to 25%
A Little Bit About Us:
Privately held…not private equity.
17 locations throughout the US and MX
1,300+ team members
500+ customers
600 million+ components and assemblies shipped annually
Michigan based. Manufacturing obsessed. Gemini Group.
To learn more, visit: *******************
What We Have to Offer:
Ultra-competitive Salary + Uncapped Performance Bonus
Company vehicle
401(k) retirement plan w/ match and profit sharing
Medical benefits including dental and vision
Flexible work schedules to take the stress out of appointments, family obligations or other life events that may pop up.
Ongoing personal and professional development training
Core values that promote work-life balance
Working with amazing people in a culture where we recognize each other's wins and celebrate together often
Highly collaborative environment
Other Stuff to Know:
So, are you ready? Are you ready to join Gemini Group's winning team? Admittedly, any decision to make a change is not without risk, so maybe it makes sense for us to have some discussion around fit? At the end of the day, you'll know more about us and we'll both know whether this is the right fit. Either way, a great way to get the conversation rolling is by applying.
Software Product Manager
Product Marketing Manager Job 152 miles from Union
ABOUT US:
Auto Hauler Exchange (AHX) is an innovative startup revolutionizing the auto transport and logistics industry. Our platform connects vehicle shippers and carriers to streamline vehicle transportation with real-time tracking, transparent pricing, and an easy-to-use interface. As we continue to grow, Auto Hauler Exchange is looking for an experienced Product Manager to join our software development team in Rochester, MI.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
As a key member of the software development team, our Product Manager is a responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of our evolving software product(s), ensuring that they meet client needs and align with business goals by defining the product vision, prioritizing features, and collaborating with development, marketing, and other teams to deliver a successful software product; essentially acting as the bridge between the market and the development team.
RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but are not limited to):
Understanding user needs:
Gathering client feedback and market research information to identify pain points and prioritize features that add value to our users.
Product roadmap development:
Creating a roadmap outlining the product vision, key milestones, and feature releases throughout the product lifecycle.
Feature prioritization:
Deciding which features to build based on business needs, user feedback, and technical feasibility.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams:
Working closely with engineers, designers, marketers, sales teams, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth product development and launch.
Data analysis:
Tracking product performance metrics and using data to inform decision-making and product improvements.
Market analysis:
Staying updated on industry trends and competitor activity to maintain a competitive edge.
ABOUT YOU:
A bachelor's degree in software development, computer science, product management, or a related field.
A minimum of 5 years experience in product management or a related field.
Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
Ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions
High level of comfort with technology and its development.
Excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, time management, and communication skills.
Excellent documentation skills along with in-depth knowledge of product strategy.
Experience creating detailed reports and presentations to senior executives and key stakeholders.
Deep understanding of the product vision, product launch, and other concepts.
Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder communication. That includes working with cross-functional teams and managing all of them simultaneously.
Great interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and research skills.
Ability to develop status reports for external and executive stakeholders.
Ability to translate customer needs into product features.
A track record of successfully making and keeping commitments.
JOB TYPE:
Full-time
BENEFITS:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
SCHEDULE:
8 hour shift
Weekends as needed
WORK LOCATION:
Rochester, MI / Hybrid
Why Join Auto Hauler Exchange?
Impact: Be a key member of a fast-growing startup where your work will directly impact the business and shape the future of the auto transport industry.
Growth: We're scaling rapidly, and this role offers significant opportunities for career growth and skill development.
Collaborative Culture: Work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and flexible environment with a passionate team committed to innovation and excellence.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to take on a diverse and exciting role in a fast-paced startup, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're interested in joining Auto Hauler Exchange.
Auto Hauler Exchange is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Marketing Communications Manager
Product Marketing Manager Job 102 miles from Union
Full job description
SUMMARY Manages all marketing communications activities including advertising program, promotional literature, industry trade media relations, trade show program, website management, digital-media productions, and brand management. Maintains the corporate style guide and assures that all marketing and communications materials are produced to style guide standards. Coordinates the management of external creative resources. Supports other domestic and global marketing activities as assigned by the VP-Sales (Americas).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. In each of the duties listed below the employee is expected to perform to the highest standards of quality, to strive for maximum customer satisfaction, and to continually look for ways to improve the methods, practices and procedures of this position:
Promotional Advertising Program
Assists with the development of the media activity calendar and the annual budget for print, online and social media-based advertisements to promote SAF-HOLLAND product brands and services. Coordinates the management of suppliers and actively manages the development process for print and web-based advertisements, along with managing the placement of ads. Coordinates the management of external creative resources used in this process. Responsible for all promotional copy work placed within advertising communications.
Product Promotional Literature
Manages the production process of all brands of product promotional literature to ensure that SAF-HOLLAND products are proactively promoted with the appropriate features, advantages and benefits to assist with the selling objectives. Ensures that literature is developed with consistency across all products brands and models, ensuring conformity with the corporate style guide.
Industry Trade Media Relations
Manages, coordinates and/or assists in media press events and activities. Writes copy for trade publication and other media press releases and manages any necessary resources to complete the public relations functions in a timely manner. Manages the dissemination of all product and service-related press releases. Ensures that necessary trade industry media lists are maintained.
Trade Show Management
Manages all aspects of the implementing the company's trade show activities per direction from product and sales management. Manages the annual trade show calendar and budget. Performs all duties required to ensure that booth space for shows is reserved and that all trade show activities are managed to preserve and promote the SAF-HOLLAND brand. Coordinates with sales, product and engineering management in the development of product show display materials. Supports Canada and Mexico trade show activity as requested by executive sales management.
Website Content Management
Manages all aspects of the SAF-HOLLAND North American web sites to assure that the SAF-HOLLAND company and relevant product brands are accurately represented, and that the website delivers a positive user experience. Manages internal and external resources to ensure that product support content is kept current and thorough to meet all current sales, service and informational requirements.
Digital-media Productions:
Responsible for the production of all company and product sales support digital-media materials to ensure that executive and sales management objectives are met. Also responsible for the development of product technical service procedure productions working in conjunction with technical field service. Develops and manages the entire production process to assure the final production meets the function requirement. (i.e. sales tool, trade shows, association events/meetings, press conferences, online video posting, etc.)
Product/Model Brand Trademark Management:
Responsible for monitoring company brand representation internally and externally in the marketplace. Works with product management and company's legal IP agency to make sure all global trademark protection for North American company brands and product brands is in place, identifies country/regions for protection, evaluates and enacts renewals when required, identifies and alerts management to when examples of trademark infringement appear in the marketplace.
Corporate Style Guide Development:
Manages the production process of the company style guide which provides directions and guidelines for all aspects of the company's visual communications. Oversees the distribution to all appropriate parties throughout the Americas region, and conducts updates when necessary, on a routine basis.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE BS/BA degree and 5-8 years of experience in the North American heavy transportation industry with sales or marketing emphasis desired; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong computer skills are essential.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to use a personal computer; working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. An understanding of basic graphics/printing, advertising, multi-media and web is required.
TRAVEL Position requires 15-25% domestic travel; some international travel required.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance
EOE-AA-M/F/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
SAF-HOLLAND is a leading international manufacturer of chassis-related assemblies and components for trailers, trucks and buses. SAF-HOLLAND employs around 6,000 dedicated employees on six continents. The product range includes axle and suspension systems for trailers as well as fifth wheels and coupling systems for trucks, trailers and semi-trailers along with brake and EBS systems. In addition, SAF-HOLLAND develops innovative products to increase the efficiency, safety and environmental friendliness of commercial vehicles. At SAF-HOLLAND we are committed to providing an inclusive culture of mutual respect, where equality is a given, diversity is a value, and our differences are embraced. For more information about our culture and values please visit the SAF-HOLLAND Group website.
Market Segment Manager
Product Marketing Manager Job 71 miles from Union
My name is Amber Zander, a Recruiting Specialist with SCN (*****************
We are partnering with a Custom Polymer Manufacturing Company who is hiring for a Market Segment Manager.
Company Highlights
Info: global manufacturer of high-quality custom color and additive masterbatch solids for the thermoplastics industry
Size: Locations throughout the US with HQ in Holland, MI
Employees: 200-500
Dollars: $235.5M
Industry: Thermoplastics
Position Highlights
Title: Market Segment Manager
Full Time Direct Hire
Background Requirements
Five to seven years of commercial experience.
Minimum five years' experience in color, plastics, polymers, or plastic molding processes.
Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing or Engineering; MBA a plus
Job Responsibilities
Primary interface with Order Management, Technology, Purchasing and Manufacturing to drive business team strategies and tactics.
Primary interface with Finance to develop, evaluate and analyze monthly financials including flash process.
Primary interface with Sales and Finance on business plan development and annual forecasting.
Responsible for structural pricing agreements.
What is Being Offered
Challenge: Implement and monitor customer selection, product development and availability, and product pricing strategy. Engage with the sales teams and focus on targeted customers, markets and products.
Location: Holland, MI
Money:
o Competitive Salary
o Relocation assistance
o Comprehensive health care benefits
o Paid Vacation
o 401K with Matching
If you are interested and qualified, please send your updated resume as a MS Word document, and how you fit this specific position to ************************.
Thank you for your consideration!
Technical Product Manager
Product Marketing Manager Job 151 miles from Union
The Technical Product Manager reports to Director of Engineering. The TPM will lead technical discussions with the customers to fully determine the best technical solution and provide system engineering guidance to the project team to achieve the best quality of the product that meets or exceeds customer expectations. The ideal candidate will work with functional team leads to ensure timely product release and delivery of the product. This person will also work with other global counterparts to bring the required expertise and engineering resources necessary for successful launch of the product.
Essential Responsibilities:
Guide project teams towards the best technical solution that meets customer requirements while achieving time and cost targets
Identify technical risks and propose mitigating strategies
Bring the required expertise and lessons learned from similar projects to allow the project team avoid reoccurrence of issues
Develop a strategy for monitoring the product development progress and ensure it effectively keeps product development on track
Identify gaps and work with functional managers to bring product development back on track
Serve as a champion during 8D investigations for issues coming from customer, DV/PV test, production, ..etc
Provide expert advice to the team by coaching, mentoring, and problem-solving assistance
Deliver updates to customers and upper management on the progress of the problem resolution
Required Qualifications for this role include:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, Master's preferred
Requirement management skills. DOORS experience is a plus
8+ years' experience in engineering discipline for automotive electro-mechanical industry
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Previous experience leading or supporting projects within a product development environment
Extensive product portfolio knowledge of vehicle access control, plastic injection molded, A-Surface parts
Knowledge of vehicle network communication and bus analysis
Understanding of product development cycle from automotive industry
Ability to clearly identify the issue and guide the team to correct identification of the root cause and proper solution of the problem
Basic computer skills, including the use of windows, email, Microsoft office and SAP
Advanced verbal communication skills, including group presentation, negotiation, and influencing
Advanced management skills, including planning and organization, decision making, problem solving, and project management
Advanced knowledge of sales and closing techniques
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, distributors, sales representatives, managers, and the general public
Ability to prepare complex written reports and other documents
Ability to comprehend complex verbal and written instructions
Core Values We Admire:
Integrity - You believe in honest and transparent communication internally and externally
Flexibility - You enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic environment and remain positive and agile when plans change and evolve
Partnership - You are an excellent team player who is able to build strong relationships and effectively partner with other team members to achieve results
Innovation - You think outside of the box and share your ideas with the team to support new and game changing technology
Pursuit of Excellence - You strive to be the best, in and out of Marquardt
The Perks of Working at Marquardt:
Innovative products and diverse customer base
Competitive compensation and paid vacation annually plus personal time
Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance that start on your first day, as well as disability and 401k with matching
Support and resources to continue your learning and development, including a tuition reimbursement program
Supplier discounts on GM, Stellantis, and Ford
Amazingly smart and fun teammates, and a management team invested in your development and success
Company events such as picnics and holiday gatherings and supporting the community as a team
Brand Manager
Product Marketing Manager Job 82 miles from Union
Brand Manager - Small Appliances
Harrison Gray Search is recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing, family-owned leader in the small appliances industry. Our client seeks a dynamic Brand Manager to drive global product innovation and commercialization in one of their fastest-growing business categories. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of product development, from initial concept to global market launch, while shaping the future of an exciting and strategically important category.
Key Responsibilities
Champion the consumer's voice in all development programs, partnering with marketing research to identify and define consumer needs.
Lead the development, implementation, and execution of new product launches while maintaining existing product lines.
Drive category innovation by collaborating with marketing, sales, R&D, and manufacturing teams.
Develop a three-year innovation pipeline in partnership with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Create channel management and distribution strategies, working with key accounts to improve in-store productivity, gross profit, and customer satisfaction.
Monitor and analyze competitive activities and market trends, using insights to drive business performance.
Lead cross-functional teams to ensure project timelines, budgets, and goals are met.
Own the category's P&L, ensuring profitability and success metrics are achieved.
Support the annual planning process, including media, promotion, and budgeting efforts.
Present business cases and strategies to leadership with a clear category vision.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business (MBA preferred).
6-8 years of experience in consumer products, ideally with CPG experience.
Proven track record in product development, line extension, and consumer program execution.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
Analytical expertise with the ability to visualize data, identify trends, and create actionable strategies.
Experience developing and presenting business cases to senior leadership.
P&L management experience and a global perspective are highly valued.
Why Join Our Client?
Be part of a fast-growing company leading the small appliances market.
Take ownership of innovation and drive the development of impactful, consumer-focused products.
Collaborate with talented teams on global initiatives while contributing to the company's long-term growth.
Ready to shape the future of a thriving product category? Apply today!
Director of Marketing
Product Marketing Manager Job 143 miles from Union
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the EVP, Chief Marketing Officer, this role will be responsible for directly supporting the Clarience Technologies corporate brand by developing, executing and measuring comprehensive go-to-market plans
Responsibilities:
Brand management: develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy that aligns with business objectives, drives revenue growth, and enhances brand positioning
Support developing a clear value proposition for the Clarience Technologies brand focused on clear brand positioning, differentiation and key messages
Lead the creation of yearly marketing plans, focused on developing compelling content, effectively messaging the brand to internal and external customers through paid, owned and earned media
Measure and manage monthly share-of-voice for Clarience Technologies and its portfolio of brands
Working with the social media lead, support messaging and content development
Event management: support corporate events including racing
Support corporate communications: Identify and secure key media placement opportunities for Clarience Technologies and its portfolio brands, including executive interviews, product demonstrations, customer testimonials, integration partner expansions, and general business momentum to generate favorable coverage and demonstrate momentum of business/brands
Lead development of customer presentations, social media, video content, position papers and infographics, and other digital content
Budget management: work with finance monthly to manage the marketing budget
Additional Requirements:
Lead and mentor a high-performing team, providing professional development and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration
Excel at cross functional collaboration with leaders across its portfolio of brands within varying functions (sales, engineering, product, customer service, finance, etc.) to ensure alignment and best practices
Align with our company culture, mission, values, philosophy, and policies and procedures by exemplifying our C.L.E.A.R Principles:
-Curiosity- look for a better way as a solutions-oriented problem solver
-Leadership- take ownership and be the catalyst of change
-Enthusiasm- be motivated and passionate about your work
-Accountability- deliver on commitments and act with integrity
-Respect- be present, listen and engage with inclusive open, honest, and direct communication
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT(S):
Bachelor's degree in Marketing preferred
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S):
At least ten years in marketing communications, brand management or equivalent agency role
Understanding and passion for transportation and any related technologies; industry experience is a plus
Financial and business acumen
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Due to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) requirements, all candidates must be presently classified as a “US Person" which includes: a United States citizen; a permanent legal resident (green card holder); or a protected individual (refugee/asylum status).
Clarience Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
Sales Manager - Metal Formed Products
Product Marketing Manager Job 143 miles from Union
Angstrom Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading full-service supplier for Automotive and Industrial OEMs.US Based a privately held company, founded in 1999. Global Headquarters AAG is in Southfield, Michigan, USA.AAG is a group of 14 Companies (30 locations) across North & South America and Europe with over 4000 employees worldwide has more than 4.0 million square feet of manufacturing floorspace Offering a vast portfolio of all types of parts including metal-formed, resin-based, electrical, lighting, and more.
Role Overview:
Angstrom is seeking to fill a Sales Manager position for its Metal Formed Group. This consists of four main companies that produce: Steel Stampings, Tubular Product Assemblies for Thermal and Cooling applications, Steel Forgings, Suspension parts, and Driveline parts. This is a replacement role for an existing departure.
Nature of Work:
The work consists of account management of existing customers supporting on-going production (engineering changes, capacity studies, program extensions, cost reduction efforts) and the development of new business from both existing customers and targeting new customers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Sales manager will work the existing Sales and Engineering Teams on supporting ongoing production business, newly won programs that are launching and working on new business opportunities. Due to the wide variety of product offerings, the ideal candidate should be at ease managing many projects at once. Sales Manager will be the primary commercial contact point for customers procurement departments.
Minimum Qualification:
Education - Bachelor of Business or Engineering preferred
Experience - 8-10 years experience as an account manager for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier in the automotive field, preferably in the Metal forming area.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Competencies:
Experience using MS Office tools (Word, PPT, Excel), good analytical skills, understanding part cost structure, and ability to transfer company cost information into customer part breakdown forms. Experience with part cost development a plus (cycle-time, labor, variable/fixed OH, SGA etc. Good people skills are a must as are communication skills. You should be well versed in presenting Company presentations to prospective customers.
Working Condition:
The position is full-time on-site (no WFH or Hybrid). Moderate travel to customers and/or plant facilities, supporting the customer. Travel is domestic. Work is an office environment. Position is located in Southfield, MI.
Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of major OEM portal usage (GM, Stellantis, VW, Nissan, Ford, BMW etc.).
EEOC Statement (only applies to US-based jobs):
Angstrom Automotive Group (AAG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at AAG is governed by merit, qualifications, and professional competence. AAG does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, national origin/ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, or any other basis protected by law.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.
Ecommerce Manager
Product Marketing Manager Job 134 miles from Union
The E-Commerce Manager will be responsible for driving the online growth of Cabinetworks Group's largest and most strategic customers. This role involves building the interconnected strategy between stores and online, growing online sales/profitability, and developing a best-in-class E-Commerce experience for our customers.
The E-Commerce Manager will be responsible with building a superior customer experience by leveraging data, creating solid business plans, and executing against those plans. You will work closely with the head of Sales and Operational VPs to vet and eventually execute new opportunities for growth. We welcome applications from top-performing professionals that are looking to move fast, have a bias for action, and are eager to build the best-in-class experience for Kitchen Cabinets online.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead E-Commerce strategy and drive the execution for one or more of our largest customers
Establish, construct, and run strong vendor relationships
Build and Implement (leveraging data & insights) strategies and plans to grow sales and profitability both online and in-store (interconnected customer journey)
Find opportunities in our catalog to optimize and increase overall performance: gap analysis, read-react to market trends, take advantage of promotional opportunities
Work cross functionally with Sales, Operations, Marketing, and IT in order to fully support and drive the growth of your customer(s)
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field
5+ years of experience in E-Commerce sales
Must have a deep analytical skill set. Ability to collect, analyze and interpret large sets of data and pull-out insights that will drive new business opportunities
Demonstrated experience managing and growing large-scale retail accounts
Strong understanding of E-Commerce sales platforms, deploying digital marketing strategies (SEO/PPC, Retail Media, etc), optimizing product listings and understanding market trends
Must be adept at working cross-functionally and thrive in working within a matrixed organization
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with executive decision-makers
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Proficient computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel specifically)
Proficiency in Power BI and knowledge of common E-Commerce platforms (CommerceHub, Salsify, etc)
Marketing Director
Product Marketing Manager Job 114 miles from Union
About the Company - Campfire's unique, powerful, and cost-effective solution has kindled a growing base of happy customers around the world by bringing future and current revenues and costs under a single roof, with advanced functionality to create, analyze, and modify plans, optimize portfolios, and manage long-term profitability. Campfire's technology sparks unprecedented insight into a company's bottom line, unleashing the freedom to focus on the decisions that matter most.
About the Role - The Director of Marketing is a role that requires an energetic, experienced, and passionate marketing professional with a strong communications background. The primary goal is to develop, manage, and implement programs and communications activities that maximize Campfire's market awareness, market share, customer penetration, and product sales worldwi
de.
The ideal candidate is attracted by the opportunity to shape Campfire's first significant investment in marketing. The candidate must be able to develop marketing programs and communications on his or her own, drawing upon experience leading a wide range of marketing activities from public relations to social media/web marketing to campaigns and events. The candidate must be able to orchestrate the input and effort of several individuals and groups, including outside agenc
ies.
Lead marketing communications, which defines our brand, positioning and marketing mes
sages Position Campfire as the market leader via media, industry analysts and market influe
ncers Drive digital and social media marketing, including blogs and other community-building initia
tives Maintain and improve the Campfire website as highly effective to support sales and recru
iting Develop tools for sales productivity, including case studies, whitepapers and sales colla
teral Experience with SEO (search engine optimization), and google ad
words Support sales activities with demand generation programs, including webinars, industry events & user confer
ences Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for all marketing programs, ensuring alignment with sales goals and revenue object
ives.
Successful Candidates Will Demons
trate: 7+ years of experience in marketing communications, marketing programs, and web ma
rketing Previous experience designing effective marketing communication strategy and corporate positioning, with a strong ability to analyze marketing performance through key KPIs, including MQL-to-SQL conversion rates, customer lifetime value (CLV), and revenue contribution from marketing initi
atives.Abilities to translate product and technical advantages into high-impact business messages, ideally in the automotive and manufacturing marketplace; previous experience marketing/selling to sales and financial professionals is a b
ig plus Proven experience in leveraging marketing analytics tools (Google Analytics, HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.) to track campaign effectiveness and improve conversion
rates.Ability to balance creativity with data-driven decision-making to refine marketing strategy and optimize demand generation
efforts Demonstrated ability to manage time-sensitive projects with lots of moving
pieces Must understand, and preferably have worked within, a small company envi
ronment
Educational & Work Ex
perience BA/BS Marketing, Business, Communications or relat
ed field B2B/High-Tech experience p
referred International experienc
e a plus
Ecommerce Marketing Manager
Product Marketing Manager Job 149 miles from Union
The E-Commerce Marketing Manager drives online sales by developing and executing marketing strategies across e-commerce platforms, with a strong focus on Amazon. A key part of the role involves managing Amazon advertising (e.g., Sponsored Ads, DSP), analyzing performance metrics, and aligning with inventory, pricing, and promotions. This role provides guidance to category managers on optimizing product listings and implementing SEO best practices, ensuring maximum visibility and conversion. Responsibilities also include directing and coordinating multi-channel campaigns with the global Marketing team to maximize e-commerce growth. Strong collaboration, analytical, and project management skills are essential for success in this dynamic, fast-paced role.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Revenue Growth & Market Expansion:
Drive global e-commerce revenue by developing and executing marketing strategies across e-commerce platforms. Vision of 10X current business
Expand the company's E-commerce Brand growth and presence in new markets and regions, utilizing data-driven insights and customer analytics.
Maximize cross-selling and upselling opportunities within the digital ecosystem to increase average order value (AOV) and profitability by SKU
Amazon Advertising
Manage Global Amazon PPC Advertising Strategy:
Work closely with global Ecommerce and regional Amazon teams to align with overall goals, revenue targets, and marketplace operations in all regions.
Create and execute Amazon PPC Advertising strategies that align with business and Amazon goals across all regions
Create and execute Amazon DSP Advertising strategies to help build out full funnel advertising to capture new customers, build brand awareness and drive revenue
Identify areas of opportunity to grow and expand through advertising
Manage advertising strategies and goals for Amazon tentpole events
Conduct in-depth keyword and category research
Manage Agency Partnership, Communication and Accountability:
Manage Quartile partnership to drive results
Weekly meeting Agency to discuss strategy and optimizations for each region
Store front management:
Manage brand store front design and brand presence on Amazon
Create cohesive brand messaging and presence with help from Amazon team
Work with marketing team to create image and video assets to build out engaging brand experience
New Product Launches:
Work with Marketing and E-commerce team to develop advertising strategy for successful product launches.
Market Place Analysis:
Work with team to stay on stop of market-place trends, consumer behavior, and competitive pressure within categories
Manage relationship with Amazon and Annual Advertising Agreement:
Maintain monthly communication with Amazon team
Manage annual support contract
Ecommerce & Marketing Liaison
Coordination of digital efforts - Work with Digital/Social Advertising team to coordinate advertising strategies and align efforts for maximum ROI
Help guide Assets, Video and Communications built by marketing team for Amazon advertising
Regional Campaign Execution and communication between marketing and ecommerce
Act as liaison between marketing and ecommerce team to help execute on regional campaigns, and sprints
Budget Management, Reporting and Data
Ensure all amazon advertising stays within marketing spend budget
Analyze all available data to make needed adjustments to advertising
Daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting on performance, areas of opportunity and growth
Other Ecommerce Advertising
Create and execute advertising strategies through specific retailer platforms that align with and help to execute ecommerce goals (Home Depot & Tractor Supply)
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Experience:
Experience in e-commerce or marketing leadership roles, with a strong track record of driving digital growth and innovation.
Deep understanding of the Amazon platform, Vendor and Seller Central functionality and business processes and proficient in Amazon advertising console
Expertise in global e-commerce platforms, digital marketing, sales optimization, and customer engagement strategies.
Experience managing P&L, budgets, and forecasting within e-commerce environment.
Skills:
Strong strategic thinking with the ability to execute at scale.
Deep understanding of digital marketing channels, analytics, and consumer behavior.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
Proven ability to develop and nurture high-performance teams.
Analytical mindset with expertise in e-commerce KPIs, A/B testing, conversion rate optimization, and e-commerce metrics.
Marketing Campaign Manager
Product Marketing Manager Job 81 miles from Union
Create security awareness campaigns and structured programs, including in-person/hands-on and online experiences, train-the trainer options and phishing detection.
Complete the work involved with processes used for monthly campaigns and reporting needs resulting in fewer clicks on phishing emails. Support benchmarking activities to understand industry best practices in the security awareness space.
Analyze and assist with developing learning materials to ensure educational program supports desired results and improves awareness of key security topics.
Create and coordinate the development of advertising/marketing communications materials through creative design and creative writing services to effectively represent the projects, programs and/or applications owned by IT and Security.
Apply various communication strategies to create a positive impression, raise awareness, and encourage a preference and response by the target audience for the organization.
Develop and coordinate multimedia packages (e.g., one-pagers, presentations, videos, intranet content, digital signage, articles, posters, direct mail)
Maintain and further develop the Security SharePoint site to provide access to key information and collateral for companywide audiences.
Skills
Written and Verbal Communication skills including Technical Writing ability
Proofreading and Editing Ability
Internal Marketing Skills
Collaboration and Teamwork
Presentation, Facilitation and Listening Skills
Technology Competency (proficient in Office 365, SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams)
Automation (use tools like Power Automate to build workflows to automate key processes in the security awareness program) preferred
Field Marketing Manager
Product Marketing Manager Job 86 miles from Union
Do you enjoy making connections and building relationships will a diverse collection of stakeholders? Do you savor the opportunity to use data and insights to grow your line of business?
If so, we are adding a strategic and self-starting leader to our growing team as our Field Marketing Manager, reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer. This individual will lead the team of field marketing representatives seeking out local opportunities to execute the statewide marketing strategy.
As the Field Marketing Manager for Mitten Extracts, you will be responsible for the execution and measurement of your efforts on sales and profit. If you enjoy surfacing opportunities through data; growing sales through and with your relationships, and you are a competitive self-starter; this role is for you.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Leveraging sales and CRM data, conduct quantitative analysis to track and communicate the effectiveness and ROI of field marketing activities and investments. Lead the development of reporting, delivering progress against KPIs to CMO on a monthly basis. The FMM must be intimately familiar with sales by account and how their efforts are growing those sales.
Translate market-wide programs into successful local activation. Recommend & activate local marketing executions, sponsorships, budtender education, in-store merchandising, sampling, and events that address brand priorities.
Align with your sales & trade marketing counterparts to support activations, merchandising, and sales initiatives in your area.
Lead and manage a team of field marketing representatives, providing guidance on time & account allocation, training, and performance evaluations. Own and manage a personal roster of call points, actively meeting with dispensary staff and owners
Joint responsibility for delivery of volume, share, profit, budget, and brand equity goals. Allocate field marketing budget and manage to plan including expense management and budget reconciliation.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related field. Equivalent experience accepted.
Two to four years related marketing experience in field marketing management in CPGm hospitality, or alcohol/beverage. Cannabis experience a plus.
Proficiency with leveraging CRM software and analyzing sales trends across accounts and product lines.
An understanding of cannabis, including product types and the competitive landscape.
Comfort in communicating with a diverse audience in the retail environment; proficient verbal and written communication
Ability to interact with various levels of stakeholders and make decisions based on data and insights.
Strong networking and relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with retailers, GMs, budtenders, and other stakeholders.
A reliable vehicle for travel to in-state events and retail locations
Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings
Reports to: Chief Marketing Officer
Direct Report: Field Marketing Representatives
Location: Dimondale, MI (Greater Lansing Area). Onsite 3-4 days/week
Salary Range: $75,000-$90,000
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Product Manager Test Automation Platform
Product Marketing Manager Job 114 miles from Union
A&D Technology is a global supplier of test and simulation systems that are ideally suited for a wide range of applications, including conventional and hybrid-electric engine and powertrain testing, and vehicle development. Our solutions provide tools for test cell automation, simulation and centralized laboratory management. The open system architecture facilitates the easy integration of a broad range of test equipment and generated test data.
Our complete range of products includes:
* Data Acquisition and Control
* Combustion Analysis
* Laboratory Management
* Emissions Testing
* Simulation Systems
* Battery Test Systems
* Vehicle Dynamics
Job Description
As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for the test automation product planning and marketing. This includes managing the product throughout the useful lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product, applications and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering to deliver a winning and best in class product. You will also work with sales and other support groups to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Technical Product Manager is responsible for ensuring that the product and marketing efforts support the company's overall strategy and goals.
Desired Skills and Experience
Requirements include:
•Coordinate product content and feature prioritization with other Product Management counterparts
•Develop Short term and Long Term product plan / roadmap
•Create and Execute Product Demonstrations
•Train and Support Sales Department
•New/Current Product
•Train the Trainer with latest product features
•Interface Drivers and Module definition product support (coordinate with Application Product Manager)
•Product Proposal Text Creation
•Assist QC/Tech Writing on new feature documentation and Use cases
•Define What/How/Why for new features (sample code etc.)
•Short Demo videos
•Definition of standard hardware configurations
•Expected minimum 3 face to face meetings with ADC counterpart (In Japan or US)
•Regular communication / Skype meetings with iTest Application Product Manager
•Customer Webex Presentations
Preferred experience includes:
•BS/MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
•Min 5 year experience in Testing or Test Cell Automation
•Prefer direct experience using or programming test automation software (iTest, Puma, Stars, Labview, etc)
Please Apply:
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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Please Apply following the link below:
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Assistant SAP Product Manager - Record to Report/CAS Compliance
Product Marketing Manager Job 154 miles from Union
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. This position requires an employee to be onsite 3 times per week. Other than the 3 times per week on site, the employee's role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired.
Please Note:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Please note:
Role subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Successful candidates must either be a U.S. Person (defined by U.S. law as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.
Sponsorship:
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
About GM Defense
GM Defense (GMD) continues a 100-year legacy of designing, validating, and manufacturing vehicles and equipment in support of defense and other government customers. Within GM Defense, the recently created Autonomous Driving and Robotics group is charged with adapting, integrating, and enhancing GM's automated driving capabilities to the needs of GM Defense customers.
The Role:
GMD is looking for an experienced Business Solutions Lead SAP- Record to Report/CAS compliance to join our team. This person would be responsible for leading the implementation and maintenance of the Record to Report and CAS (cost accounting standards) workstreams within GMD SAP. They will ensure that the processes in these areas support our business processes and goals, and that they meet business requirements.
The Business Solutions -Record to Report/CAS compliance lead will collaborate with a number of internal stakeholders and the GMD Digital Transformation team to deliver quality solutions. They will serve as the SAP representative for these functional area(s) and related activities during the lifecycle of the implementation, and lead processes related to the ingesting of new programs into SAP. They have detail knowledge of the SAP implementation and business processes for their assigned skilled functional area(s).
What You'll Do: (Responsibilities)
Support the deployment of the GMD ERP system and contribute to the development of a robust ERP operations plan to optimize system performance and usability.
Lead and coordinate the collection and analysis of SAP RTR master data requirements to support the integration of new programs, ensuring seamless data ingestion and system compatibility
Align cross-functional business and technical teams to ensure goal alignment, resolve conflicting priorities, and foster collaboration across departments.
Develop, manage, and maintain comprehensive product requirements, use cases, and functional specifications to guide development and implementation efforts.
Identify and integrate critical business deliverables into IT project plans, ensuring timely execution and alignment with project milestones.
Lead and conduct testing and quality assurance activities to ensure deliverables meet business requirements, validate business processes, and support timely issue resolution and escalation.
Support product launches within the GMD user community by developing and delivering end-user training programs, reviewing, and creating training materials, driving training requirements, and ensuring effective knowledge transfer to facilitate successful adoption.
Develop reports, interfaces, and analytics to enhance system usability and support data-driven decision-making,
Provide support to the Business Solutions - Offer to Cash (OTC) & Reporting Lead on an as-needed basis, aiding with tasks and initiatives to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with business objectives.
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Accounting, Information Technology, or related discipline) or equivalent experience.
5+ years of full-time, hands-on experience working with SAP applications, including implementation, customization, and support.
Proven ability in the RTR module within SAP and deep experience with implementing, supporting CAS (cost accounting standards)
Demonstrated experience delivering SAP enhancements, including system upgrades, process improvements, and user-driven solutions.
Strong understanding of Defense industry accounting standards and audit/reporting requirements
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with team goals and organizational direction
What will give you a competitive edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Master degree in a relevant field (e.g., Accounting, Information Technology, or related discipline)
Extensive experience (7+ years) working with SAP applications, specializing in the setup and management of the Record to Report (RTR) module
Proven track record in ERP/S4Hana implementations, including system design, configuration, and deployment.
Deep expertise and proficiency in accounting processes, with a strong understanding of Defense industry accounting/cost reporting standards and CAS (cost accounting standards) reporting requirements.
Familiarity with GM accounting processes/procedures (AR, AP, and Allied Netting) and their alignment with SAP functionalities.
Experience applying process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to optimize SAP workflows and business processes.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage and align stakeholders at all levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex business challenges and deliver effective, data-driven solutions
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. This position requires an employee to be onsite 3 times per week. Other than the 3 times per week on site, the employee's role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired.
Please Note:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Please note:
Role subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Successful candidates must either be a U.S. Person (defined by U.S. law as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.
Sponsorship:
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at ************. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Product Marketing Director - Refrigeration
Product Marketing Manager Job 39 miles from Union
CORPORATION Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
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The team you will be a part of
The Product Marketing team markets the organization's products and services using customer marketing databases. Creates direct mail marketing plans, targeting specific market segments with specialized offers. Collaborates with market research in developing response models and other database improvements. May conduct data mining analyses of customer data to develop marketing trends.
This role in summary
The NAR Refrigeration Product Marketing Director is responsible for all brands across Top Mount, Bottom Mount, French Door Bottom Mount, Side by Side, Upright & Chest Freezers, Built-in, Undercounter, and other specialty configurations of refrigerators, freezers, and ice makers for the North American Region; combined, the businesses represent over 3M units, produced across 4 factories in North America, as well as with multiple sourcing relationships across the world.
The NAR Refrigeration Product Marketing Director is responsible for leading and developing the product leadership strategy, team, and cross-functional coordination & execution required to establish Whirlpool Corp products as a market leader, drive revenue growth, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Your responsibilities will include
* Understanding competitive activity and marketplace trends, working closely with consumer insights, brand marketing, merchandising, global consumer design, platform engineering, and advanced development to lead category strategy definition and five year product roadmap to deliver ambition, including consumer target, portfolio definition, pricing strategy, go to market strategy, messaging strategy, among others.
* Develop innovation pipeline roadmap that balances short, mid and long term innovations to be #1 in the markets.
* Determine execution priorities that deliver on regional growth objectives and financial KPIs, including product development priorities as well as marketing product launches and releases.
* Develop performance and talent of Product Marketing Team for the category.
* Lead multifunctional teams to execute cross-functionally with sales, marketing, product development, manufacturing, finance and procurement in order to deliver key priorities, remove barriers and drive collaboration.
* Actively participate and co-lead factory masterplanning activities with manufacturing, engineering, design, and procurement.
* Strong Influence with stakeholders, align expectations, priorities and remove barriers/issues to deliver objectives.
* Determine clear and feasible action plans to correct and manage risks.
* Manage strategic discussions with top management as well as deep diving into operational topics with engineering, manufacturing and marketing junior team members.
* Simplify the complex, understand root case and high impact activities, choose trade offs with strategic mindset.
Minimum requirements
* Bachelor's degree.
* 5+ years experience in Marketing, Innovation, and Product Management.
* 5 years of people leadership experience.
* North America Market & Consumer understanding with experience on insights discovery, Consumer decision journey, competitive landscape.
* Identifying challenges and finding creative solutions to overcome obstacles in the product development process.
* Product Portfolio Management, critical thinking and logical reasoning.
* Technical acumen (understanding of technology, design, and manufacturing processes relevant to the industry).
* Demonstrating passion for innovation and a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation.
* Comfortable in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with the ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneous.
Preferred skills and experiences
* MBA or relevant advanced degree.
* Home Appliance experience, especially related to refrigeration categories.
* Category management, engineering or manufacturing experience.
* Strong Project management experience.
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