<p>Position Summary</p> <p>The Product Manager is responsible for developing and driving execution of product strategies for the achievement of long-term goals and short-term business plans for the company. Responsible for product life-cycle management to increase sales and profitability of the business to drive sustainable growth.</p> <p>The successful individual will be part of an existing team that will include product development resources, as well as marketing personnel who will assist with go-to-market strategy and implementation. This individual will be responsible for the growth and market performance of the assigned product categories.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Product Vision and Strategy - Develop and execute strategic growth plans for assigned product categories to grow the business. </li><li>Market Research and Analysis - Perform market research to define market size, growth, and industry trends, including pricing, competition, and opportunity to position products to win in the market while maximizing margin potential. </li><li>Product Lifecycle Management - Manage products through the entire product lifecycle, optimizing profitability and growth through cost reductions and pricing strategies; Manage product exits/retirements strategically; Develop product roadmaps for long-term growth. </li><li>Voice of the Customer Intelligence - Investigate and understand customer and market expectations; define product strategy that meets expectations of customers, sales, and the company. </li><li>Data Collection and Product Analytics - Evaluate and report on product performance, sales volume, margins, and market share. </li><li>Cross-Functional Team Leadership - Develop strong working relationships with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Accounting and Operations to promote growth, efficiency, and profitability of product category. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree required; MBA strongly preferred </li><li>8-10 years of relevant experience in Product Management </li><li>3+ years of experience managing a product's P&L </li><li>Cross-functional collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to make critical decisions and influence others. </li><li>Creative problem-solver, with ability to work independently and drive for results </li><li>Strong quantitative and analytical skills </li></ul> <p>What We Can Offer You:</p> <p>Benefits are the game changer! We value our employee's health and happiness by providing new hires benefit eligibility on the 1st of the month following date of hire. Our benefits may include:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive medical, dental, life, AD&D, and vision insurance plans. </li><li>24/7 onsite fitness center, free of charge. </li><li>Generous annual time off allotment, including vacation (based on company service), parental leave, paid volunteer time, sick or emergency time, and 12 holidays. </li><li>Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year), scholarships for dependents, monthly cell phone reimbursement (professional positions), and annual steel toe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement. </li><li>401(k), Health Savings Account Plan (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (available to employees and their families), annual bonus program, referral bonus program, STD, LTD, and much more! </li></ul> <p>Who We Are:</p> <p>We are the North American leader in specialty and high-performance coatings for thermal label and film applications.</p> <p>Founded in 1907, Appvion innovates sustainable specialty coating solutions that are a part of many tickets, tags, labels, and packages consumers touch daily. Our solutions leverage a unique blend of proprietary processes and technical expertise to provide crisp imaging, which ensures reliable barcode scannability and consistent image quality for pressure-sensitive and non-pressure-sensitive applications. Appvion brands include Resiste, Alpha, PolyTherm, Royale, and OPTIMA.</p> <p>The Fine Print</p> <p>A post-offer background check, and drug screen is required.</p> <p>Appvion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact human resources at recruiter@appvion.com.</p> <p>#Appvion</p>