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Summary
Basic Concepts (a Justrite Safety Group Company) is seeking a Product Manager for our Anderson, SC location. This role serves a critical and strategic function by driving the execution of key business development, commercial, PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), and NPI (New Product Introduction) programs in support of global product management and marketing initiatives for the Industrial Distribution and direct-to-consumer channels. The position will be responsible for market research, pricing evaluation, financial analysis, margin improvement activities, new product development, and marketing communication materials development with support from the marketing communication team; promotion in print and digital environments; product positioning; and brand awareness support.
Responsibilities
- Conduct competitive analysis and periodic market evaluations; assist in creating new-product roadmaps based on solid fundamentals for opportunity.
- Develop business cases to support investment in new programs; drive NPI projects to meet schedule milestones and tollgates; collaborate cross-functionally to develop commercialization plans.
- Develop and manage pricing strategies that create margin enhancement.
- Convey attractive promotional materials; proof advertisements; provide copy, specifications, attributes, and other key unique selling features.
- Identify and drive product enhancements, support quality improvements, and cost reduction opportunities of assigned product lines through value engineering.
- Support sales and participate in key industry events and customer meetings through presentations to promote the product, services, and overall brand.
- Review product advertisements in both print and electronic media to ensure accuracy and favorable appeal of our products.
- Understanding of common environmental spill prevention practices and a strong desire to protect waterways and the environment while supporting responsible use of hydrocarbons and its byproducts.
- Familiarity with the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure regulation under the Clean Water Act.
- Four-year college or university degree in Marketing, Engineering, or Business Management.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in Product Management, emphasizing product lifecycle management, new product development, and margin management activities.
- Experience working collaboratively with marketing, sales, manufacturing, finance, and supply chain in a cross-functional team environment.
- Professionalism and business acumen with insight into larger business goals and objectives.
- Ability to prioritize obligations, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Ability to think strategically and translate strategy into tangible action plans, with a keen understanding of process efficiency.
- Technical aptitude with experience working with products where physical characteristics and/or applications are important.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including speaking in front of an audience and copywriting.
- Proficiency in common software programs, e.g., MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Team player with a flexible attitude, able to adjust to shifting priorities; positive “can-do” attitude.
- Ability to travel up to 20%, both domestic and international.
We offer excellent comprehensive benefits that include:
- Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
- Health Care Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid time off including vacation & personal time
- 401K with company match; both pretax and Roth options available
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Company paid Long Term Disability
- Company paid Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Program