Sr. Product Category Manager

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. Product Category Manager will set and drive the long-term strategy and vision for their product category using a data-backed toolkit that includes end-user segmentation analyses, competitive intelligence, and overall market analyses. This role will own the category P&L, developing a product portfolio that drives growth while optimizing profitability. Portfolio management activities include product development coordination, commercialization support, and product life cycle management.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the product portfolio with responsibility for the category P&L.
• Be the internal expert on products in respective product category by acting as central hub within company for information and direction related to products, market, competitors, customers, and prospects
• Oversee Product LifeCycle Management (PLM) from Ideation to discontinuation, ensuring product meet market needs
• Develop and implement long-term strategies for product categories, including growth initiatives and market expansion plans
• Regularly analyze product performance metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvements and make data-driven decisions
• Establish scope of the offering in terms of price points, features and benefits within the context of the market segmentation, brand strategy and competitive set
• Ensure all deliverables are met through the conception/prioritization of new product development, product management, and value engineering initiatives
• Establish mechanisms to gather and integrate customer feedback into product development and improvement processes
• Drive alignment within the organization, including Sales/Customers, Operations, Finance and Engineering to the product strategy
• Collaborate with internal teams to represent Brasscraft in presentation of product concepts to customers
• Travel up to 25%-35%
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, marketing or related field
• 8 years of related experience establishing product strategy and executing product roadmaps
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in business, engineering, marketing, or related field
• Familiarity with the building products/plumbing industries
  
  

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated ability to build positive partnerships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task various and conflicting responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to conduct presentations and interact with all levels of the organization
• Proficient computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite
  
  

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About Us

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality water and gas flow control products, plumbing service, and repair parts for the new construction and repair/remodel markets. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, BrassCraft supports a wide array of channel partners including wholesalers, retailers, and specialty dealers, who serve residential and commercial markets across the Americas. BrassCraft has set the plumbing standard for 70+ years, with industry leading brands including BrassCraft and Plumbshop

BrassCraft (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer, and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

BrassCraft is an E-Verify employer.

Company: BrassCraft Manufacturing

Full time

Hiring Range: $101,100.00 - $158,950.00

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Brasscraft (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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