Associate Product Manager (Marketing)

Overview

Job Summary

The Associate Product Manager will be responsible for bringing our products to market. This role helps manage the execution of the strategic plans that move innovative products from concept to the shelves of our independent retailers. This role is responsible for supporting the many aspects of everyday maintenance of our product lines from updating labels, to developing sales materials, to responding to Sales requests. The nature of this role involves significant cross-functional interaction with many groups inclusive of Sales, Supply Chain/Planning, R&D, Regulatory, and other functions within Marketing.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the Product Manager in portfolio management through successful product launches in order to ultimately drive long-term sales growth, increase market share, and support our independent channel

• Oversee the product formulation process with R&D team to ensure business goals are met

• Leads product launch efforts, which may include product testing, market test and national launch plans, sales projections, SKU set up, developing product messaging, drafting creative briefs and support materials

• Oversee product content developed throughout the organization to ensure consistent messaging and positioning

• Oversee label creation and modification projects

• Responsible for sales and retailer communications associated with your portfolio including announcements of new products, product improvements and advancements, new marketing materials, website changes and any other updates

• Develop and analyze sales reports and trends.

• Continuously assess market trends and the competitive landscape

• Work with Market Research team to gather the necessary information to inform product strategy

Qualifications

Required Knowledge & Desired Skills

• 3-5 years of product management, marketing or sales experience

• Bachelor's Degree

• Commitment to a customer-first approach

• Technical and paint application knowledge a plus

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining excellence in execution, and delivering projects on time

• Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting both within the marketing function, within the company, and with external agencies and customers

• Thrives in a collaborative team environment while managing projects to a timeline

• Must be able to demonstrate strong written, presentation and oral communication skills across various levels of the business

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate analytics into actionable recommendations and results

• Ability to regularly travel to our R&D facility in Flanders, New Jersey.

• Ability to travel, as needed, to visit retailers, and end users throughout North America. Travel is approximately 20%.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Word

Compensation Philosophy

At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits, using both external market data and internal comparisons to ensure that our employees are compensated fairly and equitably. During our annual compensation review, we implement merit, equity, and promotion increases after a full calibration across all roles. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most. In addition to our monetary compensation package, Benjamin Moore provides a full range of benefits that are personalized to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally, both through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Benjamin Moore, we believe diversity of culture, talent, and varying perspectives is key to a collaborative, innovative, and successful business. We are committed to driving change within our organization through purposeful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts, while also focusing on our customers and communities in which we serve.  Our DE&I efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence and Safety. Our Social Impact programming of strategic local and national partnerships, in-kind donations, volunteerism, and more expands our ability to make a difference in the lives of all of our stakeholders. We hope you will join us and become an advocate for diversity and inclusion here at Benjamin Moore.

At Benjamin Moore & Co, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive because it benefits our employees, our products, and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Benjamin Moore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee's student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.

EOE

Benjamin Moore & Co. is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.