Mactac North America ยท 1 week ago
Sr. Product Manager
Mactac North America is a leader in the pressure-sensitive adhesive industry, providing a variety of adhesive solutions across multiple markets. They are seeking a Sr. Product Manager to develop product strategies, manage product lifecycles, and drive pricing strategies to achieve profitable growth and market responsiveness.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends and dynamics, customer feedback, and the competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities aligned to Mactac's goals and objectives
Lead cross-functional ideation and feasibility assessments for growth opportunities; develop business cases, product positioning, and go-to-market strategies that are customer-centric and commercially viable
Serve as the voice of the customer and represent the product line in customer meetings, trade shows, and industry events
Collaborate with R&D and Innovation to define product requirements, value propositions, launch strategies, and repositioning efforts
Drive alignment between product messaging, pricing strategy, and differentiation to ensure our offerings deliver clear, compelling value to target customers and end users plus support prioritized growth initiatives and their associated growth measures
Manage the lifecycle of existing products, including enhancements, rationalization, and end-of-life planning
Monitor product performance and profitability, making data-driven decisions to optimize the portfolio
Develop and maintain pricing models and frameworks across product lines and customer segments
Analyze market trends, competitor pricing, and customer behavior to inform pricing decisions
Recommend pricing adjustments based on cost changes, margin targets, strategic priorities, market trends, competitor pricing, and customer behavior
Contribute to annual planning, revenue forecasting, and strategic roadmap development
Track KPIs and provide regular updates and insights to leadership on product performance, risks and opportunities, market dynamics to support recommendations and actions
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of experience in product management, marketing, business development, or innovation roles, with a strong track record of launching new products, repositioning existing offerings, and driving market growth through strategic market insights and execution
Must possess ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and influence others
Trade shows, seminars, publications etc
Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact will all levels of personnel both within and outside MACtac
Working knowledge of personal computers (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong organizational, planning, administration, problem solving, time management and interpersonal skills to effectively manage business growth
Ability to create and deliver presentations in a professional matter
Background in Pressure Sensitive Adhesives, Printing, Distributor, and/or Technical products preferred
Basic understanding of applicable equipment fundamentals
Good knowledge of present and potential markets for assigned product(s) - including specific accounts by geographical location, potential sales volume, possible purchasing and operations management contacts, etc
Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, product specifications and customer requirements
Good knowledge of the ancillary suppliers and products that are used in concert with assigned products
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams across Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Operations, with excellent stakeholder engagement and change management skills; proven ability to drive alignment across business segments
Demonstrated success in applying market intelligence, customer insights, and competitive analysis to shape product strategy and deliver differentiated, commercially viable solutions that meet evolving customer needs
Experience in developing and executing pricing strategies that align with business objectives. Experience in portfolio management initiatives that drive profitable growth and competitive advantage
Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, assess market dynamics, and translate insights into actionable strategies. Ability to present strategic recommendations to senior leadership to drive business outcomes
A bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience
Legal authorization to work in the US is required
Preferred
An MBA is preferred
Minimum Green Belt certification or Project Management training preferred
Experience in pricing strategy, cost modeling, and operational execution is highly valued given the intersection between commercial strategy and supply chain and manufacturing
Company
Mactac North America
Mactac is an industry leader of pressure-sensitive adhesive solutions for several industries, including Graphics, Roll Label, Sheets, Medical Adhesives and Industrial Tapes.