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Woodstream Product Manager in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Woodstream has a rich history of over 150 years, and we are an essential, life sustaining business. We provide pest & animal control products that destroy disease carrying insects & rodents
Are you looking to join a dynamic work environment in the heart of Lancaster City? We have an immediate opportunity for a Product Manager in Lancaster, PA
Benefits of Working for Woodstream:
Competitive benefits package including:
Bonus Program
401k with Company Match
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment
Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance
Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options
ID Theft & Legal Assistance Plan Options
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business.
Opportunity to advance within the company.
Overview of the Role:
The Product Manager will be responsible for facilitating the market development process of pest and animal control consumer products, which is broadly defined as identifying, targeting, and satisfying profitable groups of consumers in assigned market categories.
Specific Responsibilities:
Brand Steward/Positioning
Direct and Manage Brand Look/Feel/Essence
Graphics
Communication
Product Content
Advertising/Promotions Across Channels of Trade
Point of Purchase and Plan-o-gram
Train and Direct Consumer Care/Product Reviews and Brand Content
Market Analysis
Category Trend Reports – Analysis with Recommendations
Competitive Retail/Channel Space Matrix – Gap Assessment Opportunity
New Product Development Opportunities
Annual Sku Rationalization Assessment, Impact and Execution plan
White Space Analysis
Direct with Consumer Analytics team – Consumer insight survey, focus group, etc
Recommend Possible Acquisition
Work with Sales to deliver relevant, impactful presentations that drive product placement with positive financial impact
New Product
Work in Tandem with the New Products CDM, Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain to determine value ads, new products, packaging and financial metrics to meet BU Goals
Direct/champion execution of minor new product projects, as required, to support business needs
Work with COF and Sales to execute on time delivery of product placement with accounts.
Division Budget
Create/Drive Sales/Expense Budgets with Team Members
Create/Track/Approve all Marketing/Promo Opp.
Track/Drive/Report of Sales Opportunities vs. Budget
Financials
Financial Margin Analysis - GMROI
Oversea Pricing Controls
Account Pricing Parity
Line Review Financial Prep with Sales
Interface with Sales in Product Offering, Programs/Pricing Needed to Drive Sales
Assess Service Center Financials/Returns
Work with Supply Chain in regard to inventory turns, inventory age and purchases
Regular attendance and punctuality required
Performs other duties as assigned
Successful Candidate Profile:
Degree in management, marketing, or finance preferred.
Minimum 2-4 years of experience in marketing or sales/sales management. (must be skilled in marketing strategy and tactics validated through education and/or experience)
Skilled at financial analysis as it applies to profitability of assigned products and categories or opportunity finding.
Knowledge of Microsoft software with emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Front Page.
Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, process, and analytical skills.
Flexible team player – able to both lead and follow.
Quick learner, independent thinker.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Woodstream Fun Facts!
We are the #1 EAC (Electronic Animal Containment/fencing) company in North America, 10X the #2 company and these products protect our food supply.
We are the ONLY Pest & Animal Control company with a significant ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Program.
Over 40% of our directors and above are woman.
57% of the Executive Team (meaning VP and above) are female, black, Hispanic or Asian/Islander.
Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic .
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