Responsibilities

• Develop and execute compound product strategies to drive growth and profitability for the assigned product lines
• Grow and excel strategic supplier relationships to create growth opportunities
• Create Application Development brand awareness with our suppliers to ensure they understand the strategy
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape
• Define product positioning, pricing, and go-to-market strategies in collaboration with sales, and marketing, teams
• Monitor and analyze product performance, market trends, and competitive landscape to make data-driven decisions and drive continuous improvement
• Drive product innovation and differentiation by identifying new opportunities, conducting market research, and developing new product concepts
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, sales teams, and internal teams, to drive product success and achieve business objectives
• Responsible for timely RFQ’s and pricing to sales team
• Build an in-depth knowledge of compounding market and product lines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field
• Plastics industry knowledge and experience required
• Prior experience working with compounders a plus
• 3 to 5 years of experience in product management
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in field territory sales
• Proven track record of managing and growing product lines, driving revenue growth, and achieving business objectives
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills