Product Manager

Our client is a leading chemical manufacturer for the consumer, industrial, and agricultural industries and are seeking a Product Manager for their headquarters in the greater Madison, WI area. They offer a complete benefit package, salary range of $80K - $90K, performance bonus, annual bonus, profit sharing and relocation benefits. Job responsibilities include: Assist with execution and implementation of all marketing-related activities for the domestic team Support the VP of Marketing and International Product Manager with product launches and sales Assist sales team in preparing for trade shows, customer sales meetings, and training events Drive product execution process for all confirmed new product initiatives from approval to launch Work with registrations to ensure package labeling meets requirements and drive development and execution of packaging Work with purchasing to ensure efficient, cost-effective packaging development and transition plans for existing/new products Work with the Marketing team and the Sales team to develop collateral materials including working with graphic artists, sales managers, and outside customers to ensure successful completion Manage all collateral development for new product introductions as well as updates and enhancements to existing materials Monitor inventory levels and determine economic order quantities of new materials, as necessary Attend all divisional sales meetings, regional trade shows, and training events as needed to gather intelligence necessary for effective product and sales support In concert with the team, develop and implement promotional marketing programs that support sales objectives Coordinate and advertising campaigns that support new product introductions, product initiatives, and other objectives Work with the Vice President of Marketing and Sales managers to develop and execute promotional materials for customer-specific initiatives Work cross-functionally to identify products that no longer meet companies’ required performance criteria Evaluate product performance and manage product life cycle to drive continued sales growth through merchandising, promotional, or packaging solutions Work with Marketing team to manage websites and execute digital communications (e-blasts, online promotional content) Work with SVP and VP of Marketing to support and manage all divisional trademarks The following qualifications must be met to be considered for the position: BS/BA – Marketing or Business Administration required; MBA a plus Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience as an associate product manager in a CPG and/or manufacturing environment Experience with new product development from ideation to launch a big plus Superior spreadsheet and database management abilities Experience with cross-functional teams