Responsibilities

• Portfolio Strategy & Planning
• Execute product portfolio strategy aligned with the Company's business goals and market trends.
• Regularly assess and report on portfolio performance, providing insights and recommendations for improvements to the product portfolio, pricing strategy and market product plan.
• Manage a variety of projects of varying complexity.
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Lead product lifecycle management, from concept to end-of-life, ensuring that each product meets quality standards and market demands.
• Collaborate with, and lead cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, sales, and operations to drive successful product development launches through the Stage Gate process.
• Market Analysis and Research
• Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitor offerings, emerging technologies, pricing, and customer needs.
• Analyze market data to shape product positioning, marketing strategies and identify opportunities for portfolio growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business management, product management, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Experience working in lubricants, grease, specialty chemicals, or related industry.
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Strong knowledge of marketing trends, best practices, and resources
• Understanding of channel strategy, buyer personals, market and sales funnels, value propositions and brand position
• Strong knowledge of common financials; cost of goods sold, gross margin, etc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented with excellent organization and project management abilities
• Self- motivated with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Master of Business Administration degree (MBA)
• Experience supporting technical products and developing customer-focused value propositions.

Benefits

• Benefits: - Paid time off and paid holidays each year - Employee bonus program - 401(k) with company match - Paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance - Competitive health benefits - Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) options - Affordable group dental, vision, critical illness, and accident insurance - Employee discount on product - Corporate gym membership