Product Manager I

Assists the management of a product portfolio including all portfolio lifecycle stages – new, current, and rationalize. Leads new product development projects collaborating closely with project management, research/development, marketing research, regulatory, legal, markets, sales and finance to bring competitively advantaged solutions to market. Leads product management systems (new sku set-up, label changes, digital content management, etc) and supports the day-to-day needs of the product category.

New Product Development:

• Provides direction to cross functional product development project team while driving for results and accountability (Project Management, Market Research, Research and Development, Sales, Business Segment, Customer Service, Finance, Marketing Services, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Packaging, Legal, etc.).
• Defines meaningful user requirements for new product development projects. Helps develop new claims and product positioning portfolio.

Lifecycle Management:

• Leads category lifecycle management projects like product improvements, line extensions & product rationalization initiatives.
• Lead cost optimization efforts of the select portfolio.

Day-to-Day Product Category Management:

• Gathers competitive intelligence on products’ performance and on distributor and end user attitudes and perceptions.
• Well executed management of a variety of product portfolio projects (on time, within budget, delivering expected results)
• Works with internal groups to implement new artwork, product set-up information, and digital content accuracy.
• Support the development of launch communication (letters, sell sheets, competitive comparisons) for any product changes, outages and new product launches.
• Presents category and product information to key stakeholders to aid in decision making and product training. Business and financial acumen knowledge of basic business principles and practices, including but not limited to P&L and financial analysis.

• BA, BS degree in Marketing or a related business field required, MBA a plus.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience in business, marketing, product management and / or distribution experience; analytical and project management experience a plus.

Product Management lead on cross functional teams. No direct reports.

The expected starting pay for this role is between 76,200.00 – 104,800.00 per year. Within this range, an offer will depend on factors such as level of experience and technical competencies relevant to this specific role, as well as internal equity considerations. In addition to base pay, all GOJO team members are bonus eligible. Click Here for a comprehensive list of benefits we offer including 401(k) match, parental leave, and onsite well-being care.