Job Name:
Product Manager

General information

Location: Bayport, MN
Date:
02-Jun-2023
Company:
Andersen Corporation
Posting City: Bayport, MN
Ref #:
3499
Job Category:
Marketing
Posting City:
Bayport
State:
MN

Description & Requirements


ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY

We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. By celebrating our differences and embracing a positive work-life balance, we are recognized as a Yellow Ribbon company, one of Forbes Magazine’s 2021 “America’s Best Large Employers” and a “Best Employer for Diversity.” As a 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference.

Summary:   

Andersen’s Specialty Business focuses on indoor outdoor living with large patio doors made in four plants across the US and Canada. The Product Manager is responsible for translating Andersen’s strategy into a product strategy by developing a vision, strategic and annual operating plans for the business and working closely with cross functional partners to deliver those plans. The Product Manager leads the business day-to-day by producing sound plans, spotting problems and opportunities early, and responding urgently to them. In addition, the Product Manager owns and drives both the product line financial results and satisfying customer requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

Portfolio Management
  • Lead strategic and annual operating planning processes.
  • Lead the development of the portfolio strategy inclusive of positioning, features/options, pricing, warranty, and services with a goal of achieving increased levels of customer satisfaction and enterprise financial value.
  • Develop and own the product roadmap.
  • Participate in field forums, shows, customer visits and other meetings to communicate portfolio and marketing programs as needed.
  • Develop tools and processes to support product information needs of internal delivery partners, field sales, channel partners and trade customers.
  • Develop the tools and resources needed to provide an industry leading customer experience across all distribution channels
Product Ownership 
  • Accountable for product performance against targeted volume and profit goals.
  • Lead development of comprehensive business cases for assigned product lines within the framework of overall enterprise plans and strategies. 
  • Support demand elements of Sales and Operations Planning process with forecasts and analysis for assigned product lines, ensuring inclusion of all relevant demand drivers; market conditions, trends, channel and trade factors, and promotions.
  • Develop a detailed understanding of competitors and provide insights on key competitive differentiators and messages
  • Responsible for sound budgeting and expense management.

Cross Functional Leadership
  • Provide leadership as the Marketing representative on cross functional teams delivering new products or product enhancements though the stage gate approval process, specifically responsible for delivering the customer requirements, volume, pricing, and launch plans.
  • Serve as delivery partner to segment marketing managers, supporting go-to-market strategies, product launches, communications and positioning associated with targeted customer segments.
  • Capable of effectively communicating to Senior Executives, Industry Events, Major Customers, Marketing Peers, etc – seasoned professional at presenting ideas and persuading to achieve desired results

Qualifications
  • Strong product marketing / marketing work experience (inclusive of product management & product analysis) and is considered a demonstrated marketing performer. Experience levels could range from 7 to 15 years of relevant progressive work experience depending upon specific work experience
  • 4 year degree, with MBA strongly preferred
  • Strong technical & analytical skills (either from formal education or through comparable work experiences) · Strong strategic planning skills
  • Must come into this level with demonstrated leadership in a cross-functional environment – capable of leading development initiatives.
  • Report to a Marketing Director – may be asked to manage both direct and indirect
  • Capable of effectively communicating to Senior Executives, Industry Events, Major Customers, Marketing Peers, etc – seasoned professional at presenting ideas and persuading to achieve desired results

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.

Benefits include, and are not limited to:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Health Savings Account contributions

• Paid holidays plus PTO

• 401(k) plan & contributions

• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities

• Charity contributions

• Nationwide career opportunities

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.


* 2020 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects

** 2020 Andersen Brand Survey of U.S. homeowners

In 2023, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.  

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Posting City:
Bayport, MN
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