How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years? ZEISS is one such company that has been in business for over 177 years. The company is looking for an Associate Product Manager to join their team. The role involves implementing strategic plans, guiding product direction, and overseeing product lifecycle for assigned product portfolios. The Associate Product Manager will define and implement product strategies, manage operational plans, and partner with other functions to achieve desired results. Additionally, the role involves gathering and analyzing market information, introducing new products, and forecasting associated revenue. The Associate Product Manager will also oversee day-to-day product management activities, define necessary measures, and monitor sales and turnover development. The role requires excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to build and maintain relationships, and proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Gather and analyze market information and identify market opportunities
- Introduce new products and forecast associated revenue
- Oversee day-to-day product management activities
- Define necessary associated measures
- Monitor the sales and turnover development of the assigned product segments
- Manage product discontinuation roadmap
- Develop positioning messaging
- Business/category needs assessment and recommended solutions
- Oversee pricing strategy based on market demand and competitive environment
- Interface with the Global product team
- Oversee and contribute to the production of technical B2B and B2C collateral and materials
- Develop financial business cases for all new products
- Provide project Leadership for cross-functional initiatives
- Develop and execute annual product promotional calendar
- Complete all relevant documentation and get approvals from direct manager and any required leadership team members
- Collaborate with marketing and sales to generate ideas for campaigns
- Experience working with Microsoft suite of products and other mainstream productivity apps
- Create compelling and clear PowerPoint presentations and business cases
- Generate copy and content for collateral and campaigns
- Support the Sales Organization in the preparation of Program and Promotional training materials
- Develop promotional collateral to market promotions to targeted prospects
- Effectively maintains good working relationships with a network field Sales Representatives and key stakeholders
- Some “interest in science/technology” in order to demonstrate a deep understanding of how products are made and what features distinguish them
- Conduct and report post-promotion analysis including ROI metrics
- Effective at delivering presentations to mid-large audiences
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- 401k Matching
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Vacation and sick pay from your first day
