Associate Product Marketing Manager
Company: Spectrum Brands Inc.
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Division InformationThe Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI)
division of Spectrum Brands, located in Orange County, CA, is a
major manufacturer and supplier of residential locksets,
residential builders/' hardware, faucets, and commercial locksets
and doors, with a portfolio of renowned brands, including Kwikset,
Weiser, Baldwin, National Hardware, Pfister, EZSET, and Tell. We
have a history and reputation of blending trend-leading designs
with game-changing innovation to deliver an exceptional consumer
experience, earning #1 market share on most of our lines. If you're
passionate about home improvement-and maybe have a pin board or two
of design ideas on your favorite app-this may be a great place for
you.Job SummaryHybrid schedule role! When we return to office, this
role will have flexibility to split time working from home and
working from our Orange County, CA office.The Associate Product
Marketing Manager is responsible for the management of a portfolio,
from inception through end of life. Through the help of a robust
strategic planning and product development process, this individual
will contribute heavily to new product ideation and innovation,
manufacturing specification, marketing strategies, sales
commercialization, and promotional opportunities. You will manage
products through development milestones and work with a
cross-functional team of sales, engineering, sourcing,
manufacturing, finance, quality, and creative professionals in
bringing your new innovations to life.Primary Duties &
Responsibilities (60%) - New Product Development (NPI) Guides
cross-functional team (engineering, sourcing, supply chain, and
finance) through multiple on-going product development projects at
various stages of development via HHI milestone process. Supporting
product road development, manages research initiatives to establish
fact-based business and marketing strategy development.
Understanding of market, channel and/or customer dynamics, product
design, trends, and end -user preferences and purchase drivers.
Answer key strategic inputs and execute efficiently as driven by
budget and timing. Communicate and apply results and/or
conclusions. Prepare Creative Requests and to manage packaging and
other NPI related materials. (25%) - Portfolio Maintenance Supports
brand guidelines to ensure consistency, with specific influence on
packaging, merchandising, and collateral related to assigned
projects. Partner with different channel leaders to develop
promotions and programs to drive sales and business growth.
Coordinate meeting materials for customer product collaboration,
line reviews and business reviews. Includes but not limited to
product samples, display materials, labels, POP, research results
and the printed presentation. Work with quality and brand to
support installation workshops, videos, and related initiatives.
(15%) - Business Processes Contributes to HHI financial and
business initiatives through established rhythms and assigned
projects. Examples include sales and operations planning to improve
forecast accuracy or inventory initiatives tied to working capital.
Support the management of the on-line databases to ensure proper
content (internal as well as customer websites) Manage product
documentation process including mix management, product life cycle.
Generate reports, tools as required. Provide support on special
projects as assigned.Education and Experience Profile Bachelor's
degree in marketing, business, communications, or related field is
required. Minimum 3+ years marketing or relevant experience within
the home improvement industry or consumer packaged goods company
(CPG/FMCG) or building material industry P&L Management -
experience understanding a product portfolio or business P&L;
constant management of sku level and category level profitability
Project Management - ability to successfully manage several
initiatives/projects simultaneously; able to motivate
cross-functional team members regardless of function or tenure.
Supplier Management - Experience working with overseas suppliers;
previous international travel preferred. Item master data and
content creation - Demonstrated experience with item master data
management, sku set-up, e-commerce data needs, material content
organization, and digital marketing assets. Style - Must have
excellent eye for design and strong sense of fashion. Specific
experience and insight surrounding home dcor trends, bath trends,
and interior design a plus.Required SkillsRequired Core
Competencies Action Orientated Collaborates Customer Focus
Communicates Effectively Instills Trust Demonstrates Self-Awareness
Drives ResultsRequired Technical Skills Good in Microsoft Office
Skills Good Presentation Skills Good Project Management Skills Good
Profit & Loss knowledge Good industry knowledge Basic Category
Management knowledgeWork Environment Hybrid schedule role! When we
return to office, this role will have flexibility to split time
working from home and working from our Orange County, CA office.The
above information on this description has been designed to indicate
the general nature and level of work performed by employees within
this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned
to this job.Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.#LI-CR#LI-Hybrid
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