Product Manager
Company: Core & Main
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description Job Summary
Partner with cross functional team to drive significant product
portfolio growth across the U.S. Research, analyze and propose
changes in products or services that will increase sales and market
share. Supports product marketing efforts on a Regional and
National basis for products/merchandise directed towards customers
and internal sales staff. Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key
Accountabilities
- Provide market, industry and competitive expertise and analysis
to drive product positioning. Understand customers, influencers,
and value chain to develop product offerings with clear advantage
over competitive offerings.
- Work with cross functional team to provide back-up support on
marketing collateral development, new product launches, packaging
development, and brand messaging that helps drive revenue and
margins.
- Assist sales personnel in the promotion and sales of products
and development of sales tools, customer training programs
materials.
- Define product strategies for new and existing products through
research and feasibility analysis.
- Serve as the liaison between the Sourcing, Sales, Purchasing
and other supporting departments.
- Maintain competitive benchmarking awareness with customers,
sales, and marketing. Track product performance and ensure product
portfolios maintain a fresh compelling assortment. Track and advise
cross functional teams of industry design trends, new technology,
new product innovations, regulatory compliance, and industry
standards.
- Support business channel/segment expansion through effective
product management and assortment development. Work with sales,
marketing, and advertising to develop innovative
marketing/promotional/go-to- market programs and trade show
events.
- May periodically attend Trade Shows and Product/Technical
conferences and make periodic visits to customers' offices and
field locations to gather market intelligence and feedback.
- May perform demonstrations/training of products at selected
field locations. May sometimes provide product training to
customers on proper use and installation of products.
- Collaborates with appropriate colleagues in the development of
Regional and National sales forecasts, budgets, and goals.Education
and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
- Generally, 5-8 years of experience in a related field;
certification is required in some areas OR MS/MA and generally 3-5
years of experience in a related field.
- Certification is required in some areas.
- Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem
solving skills to deal creatively with complex situations.
- Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems Preferred
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business.
- Five years B2B product management or sales experience in
industrial distribution and/or contractor supply.
- Proven experience in managing day-to-day relationships with
external business partners.
- Previous track record of working with cross functional teams in
the development of product offerings, marketing collateral, product
packaging and brand positioning.
- Previous experience researching and bringing to market new
product lines or services. About Core & MainBased in St. Louis,
Core & Main is a leading distributor of water, sewer, storm drain
and fire protection products in the United States. Operating
approximately 320 branches nationwide, the company combines local
expertise with a national supply chain to provide contractors and
municipalities innovative solutions for new construction and aging
infrastructure. Core & Main's 4,500 plus associates are committed
to the safe distribution of water and fire protection to help
communities thrive. Visit to learn more. Core & Main is an Equal
Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based
solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to
professional competence. Core & Main does not discriminate against
any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color,
religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability,
veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including
breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, marital status, status with regard to public
assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.
None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit
information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any
limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon
non-job-related information or protected characteristics.
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Keywords: Core & Main, San Ramon , Product Manager, Executive , San Francisco, California
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