Assistant Product Manager

At PBI-Gordon Companies, and our subsidiaries PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg, Inc, our priority is people, pets, and the places they go. As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies. Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride. Come grow with us!

SUMMARY:

Assist in management of assigned product portfolio(s) in assigned channels, from concept to discontinuation. Support product strategy(ies) that drive product demand in a 1-3 yr. horizon. Act as portfolio liaison across departments, when needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate and lead Cross-functional teams through assigned product portfolio life cycle up to and including discontinuation.
• Responsible for the achievement of Gross Profit for assigned products. Establish pricing including proposed discounts and allowances to support programs and activities needed to meet financial objectives.
• Manage all elements of assigned product portfolio relative to remaining a reliable supplier - managing all aspects of S&OP, including regulatory, packaging, volume forecasting, manufacturing and production.
• Measure performance of the product line vs. outlined goals – by SKU/by total brand.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of product need, by analyzing market conditions, competitor information, and consumption research.
• Act as liaison to cross-departments regarding product labels, packaging and product information.
• Assist in development of Marketing strategies to achieve Sales targets.
• Assist in organizing product training materials, presentations, advertising, promotion and media activities and act as liaison from a product perspective, with the Market Manager.
• Support Product Manager(s) in evaluation of production and S&OP opportunities – e.g. costing, forecast and inventory management.
• Support Product Manager(s) product set-up process during launch phases – across all product channels – as needed.
• All other duties as may be assigned.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, general business, turf science or agronomy.
• 5+ years' experience in B to B Marketing; Sales or business role. Turf & Ornamental Industry related experience preferred.
• Travel required in this position is: Up to 20%
• Fluency with large data sets, data modeling and analysis.
  
  
  
  

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