Product Manager - Chemicals

The Product Manager is responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Product Manager’s job also includes providing that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals.
Responsibilities:

• Develop key metrics to analyze business profitability and efficiency
• Work closely with engineering teams to deliver quick time-to-market and optimal resources
• Maintenance of customer price lists and sales forecasts
• Create buy-in for the product vision both internally and with key external partners
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes
• Scope and prioritize activities based on business and customer impact
• Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services
• Prepare and update products pricing to achieve target profitability
• Gain a deep understanding of customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience, and drive growth
• Evaluate promotional plans to ensure that they are consistent with product line strategy and that the message is effectively conveyed

Requirements

• Proven ability to develop product and marketing strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to executive management
• Proficient in Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
• Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required; MBA preferred
• Proven work experience in product management or as an associate product manager in the chemical industry