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Product Manager
- Management (incl. project, product management & human resources)
- Packaging, Printing Jobs
Description
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Develop and execute overall market strategies for the Cargo and Cooler categories.
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Create strategic plans, roadmaps and objectives for marketing, product, service, and distribution activities.
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Ensure that business meets crucial strategic plan elements including revenue and profitability, while maintaining adherence to budgeted spending parameters.
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Operate as Project Manager for various category and product management related activities
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Manage product development schedules to ensure critical launch windows are delivered with the full complement of go to market support.
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Continually evaluate the timely adjustment of key strategies to meet changing economic and business environment conditions.
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Utilize sales planning and market research to accomplish ongoing analysis of competitive products, selling techniques, consumer research, marketing legislation, new products, pricing and distribution.
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Recommend and execute new products, product modifications, and/or improvements based on market research, consumer feedback, market knowledge, and sales personnel information.
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Coordinate, recommend, and provide strategic input on advertising and promotion activities for the commercial/consumer market. Significant interaction with outside customers, coordinated with sales through extensive travel and event attendance, to include trade shows, customer presentations, dealer events, etc.
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Approve delegation of pricing authority and individual pricing questions with policy implications.
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Monitor performance against budget objectives.
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Follow company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance to the job.
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Perform additional duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
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Minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar role in comparable organizations with in-depth knowledge of product management in consumer goods environment.
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Experience in the Automotive or Automotive Aftermarket sector.
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Demonstrated success defining and launching premium products with proven track record.
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Must be proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various software programs. MS Project a plus.
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Excellent teamwork and teambuilding skills with proven ability to influence cross-functional teams.
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Must be able to demonstrate strategic business acumen, expertise, and creativity in the development of strategic product plans. Proficiency in Retail Math is a must.
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Experience working with key internal teams and customers to define market needs and successfully bring new products to market. Attention to detail when evaluating products and program in development.
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Strong affinity for understanding target audiences, customer needs, competitive landscape, and sales management processes.
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Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
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Strong multi-tasking and project management skills. Excellent written and verbal, presentation skills.
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Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels.
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Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager. Must be flexible regarding working hours.
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Must be able to work evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.
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Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
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Emphasizes ethical leadership and decision-making to protect Pelican’s brand and reputation.
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Must be able to travel, nationally and internationally, as necessary.
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Actively supports and complies with Pelican’s objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.
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Actively supports and complies with Pelican’s objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.
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Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels.
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Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager.
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Must be flexible regarding working hours. Must be able to work evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.
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Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
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Must be able to travel, nationally and internationally, as necessary.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be Choose an item. required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).
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Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
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This position requires repetitive hand/wrist activities.
Hard Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Advanced Excel Skills (queries, pivot tables, formulas, macros)
- Product development
- Team building
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Business analysis
- Timelines
- Deliverable management
- Scheduling
- Accountability
- Ability to use project management software
- Advanced language knowledge
- Advanced writing skills
Soft Skills
- Leadership
- Problem-solver
- Team player
- Multitasker
- Attention to detail
We offer
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Generous paid time off plans
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401k plan – with a competitive match
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Tuition Assistance Program
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Established reputable brand offering premium products – you’ll be proud to represent Pelican!
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Prime location – minutes away from the beach!
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Amazing employee discount program on Pelican Products
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Great Benefits – several options including Pet insurance for our animal lovers.
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Wellness Discount Program
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Lucrative employee referral program – get paid to work with your trusted network.
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And more…