Company: Sherwin-Williams
Location: Cleveland, OH
Posted on: November 12
The Assistant Product Manager is responsible for supporting the product marketing function, helping to deliver innovative products that increase our market share and profitability in the United States and Canada.
This role includes responsibility for supporting the new product development (NPD) process from start to finish, managing changes to product set ups through back office systems and producing product support documents. The successful candidate will have a high level of organization, have an eye for detail and accuracy and be committed to work to deadlines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Product Portfolio Support
Gather competitive product data, to identify portfolio gaps and maintain current positioning
Manage the product set up process, as well as the product data across platforms and databases.
Follow support internal processes: budget management, sku data maintenance, NPD processes, field support
Support the product life cycle management process, including ongoing sku rationalization
Prepare ad hoc reporting as requested
Support on product quality issues as needed
Manage and communicate third party testing processes
Product Information
Supply product information for online (i.e. websites, STIBO/STEP, SW Mall) and proactively maintain to ensure accuracy of product information
Product information sign-off for all content where products are featured
Internal Cross-Functional Relationship Building
Build excellent relationships internally to influence cross functional teams (Global Supply Chain, R&D, Sales, Finance, etc)
Ensure excellent marketing department relationships to guide and drive the right strategic direction re: NPD, presentation materials, etc
Ensure that communication and processes are open and efficient
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
a. Product marketing experience
b. Ability to manage projects and take internal customers with you i.e. effective interpersonal skills.
c. Ability to plan and prioritize multiple projects and demanding deadlines
d. Ability to quickly adapt and optimize the use of new technology and systems.
e. Experience of working in the DIY Sector and paint / woodcare an advantage
f. Must hold a US driving license
TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
TRAVEL:
20 %
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible
At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commuteit matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on Candidates to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
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