Product Manager

The Product Manager will drive profitable growth, market share, consumer awareness, and brand equity against a brand asset management strategy to maximize the strength and value of our brands.

This position is responsible for leading and executing initiatives in the Aerospace and OE Interior product lines within Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Division. In this role, the Product Manager has primary
responsibility for strategic product development, positioning, and life cycle management of the product lines used within the Aerospace and OE Interior segments. The Product Manager must partner with Segment team to assess voice of customer, primarily to determine growth opportunity in line with the needs of the business as it relates to manufacturing capability, gross margins, and profitability. Must work with Marketing functions and cross-functionally with respective Marketing, Sales, Finance, R&D and Operations teams to ensure successful planning and execution of all programs.

This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113

PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

Develops new products within the specified line while working closely with Segment and cross-functional teams to achieve Company objectives

New product commercialization through established stage gate process

Monitor competitive product assortments, strategy, pricing, strengths and weaknesses, as well as trends in the industry

Research and determine end user need for assigned product lines. This will require input from Segment leaders, the field sales organization, and customer travel

Manage life cycle of assigned products and develop plans to deal with obsolescence

Analyze and lead SKU rationalization of assigned products

Execute plans and projects on time and on budget

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Prepare financial budgets for assigned products through costing analysis with the Finance lead(s)

Monitor costs associated with product/brand

Deliver sales and profit within product category managed

COMMUNICATION AND TRAINING

Develop product specific training in partnership with appropriate training team

Provide product training for customers and consumers

Assist development of sales tools including training manuals, catalogs, price lists, and brochures

STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT

Develop and deliver long-term brand plan and strategy

Align product offering to be a simplified offering meeting market demands while minimizing total sku count to the extent possible

Additional duties required as assigned

EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years of experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing
• MBA

KNOWLEDGE &

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 3 – 5 years of prior experience in Marketing, Sales, Business and/or Product development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Prior aerospace or OEM industry experience
• Foundational understanding of coatings technology
• Understanding of marketing mix, including Product, Place, Pricing, Promotion, and Placement
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 suite

Preferred:

• Experience with data visualization through Tableau or other like applications

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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

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