Product Manager

This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113.

This position is responsible for leading and executing initiatives in the Premium and Mid-Tier 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 various toner lines within the Automotive Division. 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. Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to, cross-functional collaboration, new product development, process management, strategy development, and business partnership.

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 address 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
• Additional duties required as assigned

Required:

• Bachelor's degree

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:

• Automotive industry experience
• Understanding of marketing mix, including Product, Place, Pricing, Promotion, and Placement
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills

Travel Requirements:

20%