Product Manager Job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Us
THE COMPANY - Is a Southeastern Wisconsin manufacturer of in plant security and maintenance equipment sold worldwide. This is a privately held company with over 90 years of history. The culture is innovative and extremely team oriented. The Southeastern WI facility has just over 500 employees. The company is either #1 or #2 in all of their product categories. They have hundreds of long term employees that have stayed with this great company due to challenging work, high job ownership, recognition for a job well done and work life/family life values. Culturally, company management understands that both work life and family life are important. If one does not work, the other will suffer. Aside from challenging work, the company finds a lot of reasons to have fun…Halloween parties for families and their children….summer barbecues….holiday gatherings and long term friendships amongst many long time employees. Top management has been in place for a number of years, fully understands the business, the markets, customers and provides great leadership. The company assists employees grow and succeed with the intention of promoting from within. It is only in rare cases like this where they will reach outside the organization for specialized talent.
THE OPPORTUNITY - Due to an internal promotion, our client has asked for our assistance in locating a Product Manager that has direct experience in setting strategy and leading tactical execution. Both are of equal importance. You will be responsible for three key product lines generating in excess of $12 million annually. The position reports to the Divisional Manager. Key accountabilities include strategic planning, product road mapping, financial analysis (ROI), recommending product price, tracking contribution margins, sales forecasting and direct involvement with new product development. You will be supported by the company’s marketing group in the development of programs, promotions and advertising. There will be periodic travel to key US customers to gage voice of customer (VOC). The position is based at our client’s southeastern WI home office.
- Four year degree in marketing or engineering
- Durable goods manufacturing experience
- Has been responsible for both strategy and execution in a product management role
- Experience with an independent rep or dealer network
For consideration, send a formal resume in MS Word format to careers@worldbridgepartners.com Refer to 1821 Product Manager in your response.
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