Full job description Paper Product Manager Chicago, IL Description This role is accountable for driving growth and profitability improvement through product management and marketing efforts within select product lines. The Product Manager will play a fundamental role in transforming Sabert's Food Service business through innovative marketing strategies, tactics and execution that achieve our aggressive volume, profit, and market-share objectives. In addition, the Product Manager will also have play an active role in innovation and the development of profitable new products and solutions for our business to business customers.
Job Responsibilities: Develop and manage product line marketing plans, including: strategy and positioning, differentiation, market research, and all aspects of integrated marketing including advertising, public relations, communication, internet, trade journals, product launches, brochures, trade shows, etc. Provide the sales force with effective marketing support, including sales tools, training, consumer trend information, customer presentations and problem-solving support.
Oversee and coordinate forecasting, pricing strategy and trade investment management.
Manage the product line optimization, including SKU rationalization and product line expansions.
Identify new opportunities by recognizing market and consumer trends and formulating long-term new product ideas to ensure growth and profitability.
Develop strong relationships with sales. Meet with customers in order to gain a thorough understanding of their needs, and structure Sabert's value proposition.
Effective cross functional teamwork. Ability to influence and lead cross functional teams to ensure the timely completion of projects
Lead efforts to attain cost savings projects, prioritize New Product Development & major projects, quality and service level attainment, resource planning and problem resolution.
Analyze and track market and competitive information of the select product lines in all channels, including key competitors, sustainable competitive advantages and core competency identification and exploitation.
Provide support to our sales organization with presentation material and market data/trends.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong business acumen and expertise in marketing and product management disciplines
Know-how in developing pricing & trade investment strategies
Results orientation; high level of personal initiative, energy and ownership for success
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Strong project management skills; good planning, organization and prioritization skills
Understanding of financial principles and product line P&Ls; strong analytical skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
7+ years of progressively responsible experience, with an emphasis in business-to-business marketing
Experience in managing product line P&Ls and related activities
Successful track record in product development and product launches
Experience with paper based food packaging, or similar business a plus
Summary Pay, benefits and more.
Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.
About Sabert: We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.
We're committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call or email for assistance. Please do not send resumes to the above email address, applications submitted via email will not be considered unless specifically invited to do so.
Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.
Able to push, pull or carry light loads.
OTHER Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Education:
Bachelor's (Required) Experience:
marketing: 7 years (Required) Ability to Relocate:
Chicago, IL 60644: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
