Associate Product Manager

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MI - Holland time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR107555

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Miller Knoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Miller Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE  Assists with a specified product line(s) by developing, implementing, and managing product management activities to provide optimum sales and profits. Compiles and evaluates research on assigned product line(s) to establish management strategies. Assists with product direction, pricing, profit plans and product development, to manage the product line(s) life cycle.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Define market opportunities, determined by an analytical assessment. Translate the market need into a product- specific criteria and supports the product development and commercialization process with various product management tactics.
* Provide market driven input to individual product plans and strategy.
* Regularly monitor and analyze data pertaining to product or category metrics, programs, and competitive markets to provide insights, observations, and recommendations to obtain goals.
* · Develop necessary analysis globally and implements pricing, including regional pricing and currency calculations; completes required workflows.
* Assist and provide backup to Product Managers with the preparation of product training presentations and other various internal presentation opportunities.
* Field general questions including competitive inquiries and make decisions or recommendations to resolve.
* Participate in and support new product launch deliverables and contribute to CP, BP, MLP, etc NPC milestones.
* Provide direction and recommendations in support of data management system functionality and usage.
* Create necessary product sales support and training information including product feature summaries, competitive evaluations and pricing comparisons.
* Involved in resolving quality issues and driving changes that affect P&L.
* Participate in user / customer observation and take an active role in leading some efforts.
* Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's Degree required. Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising  or Interior Design preferred.
* Strong fundamental understanding of product management best practices and processes, typically gained through 3-5 years of experience in product management/product marketing or related experience.
* Contract furniture of capital goods marketing experience preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Strong sense of the customer and sales process with demonstrated customer and field interaction.
* Sound understanding of operations, production, supply management, full value stream.
* Understanding of Herman Miller’s channels, including dealer and/or retail, and understanding their main functions (sales, design, and operations)
* Experience working in cross-functional team environments.
* Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to investigate and analyze information to make recommendations.
* Must be flexible and adaptable to changes in business, corporate, or project strategy.
* Demonstrated leadership potential and market research experience preferred.
* Strong analytical and project management skills. Ability to develop project plans and manage activities for a medium or large cross functional project.
* Solid understanding of business and financial acumen to foresee…