Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. · 14 hours ago
Associate Portfolio Manager
North Kingstown, RI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$105K/yr - $132K/yr
3+ years expReliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. is seeking an Associate Portfolio Manager to lead product line strategy and growth programs. The role involves developing and executing strategies to enhance sales and profitability while driving new product development and collaborating with various teams to support market initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute product line strategies in support of ASC Engineered Solutions innovation, globalization and end market initiatives driving the alternative joining products business as well as continuously seeking to expand the product lines as driven by marketplace needs and voice-of-customer interactions
Drive new product development through the ideation process. This includes project management, product pipeline development (Multi-Generation Product Planning), and management of the pipeline throughout the business (Product Line Roadmap Management)
Develop, implement, and refine the go-to-market strategies for the assigned product line. Implement specific programs by product family that will increase field sales productivity, profitability, and market share including marketing campaigns and tools, channel expansion, and sales force and channel training programs
Proactively engage with the commercial sales organization to define unmet needs, understand emerging product opportunities, drive innovation, and implement go to market strategies
Work with the training group to create effective training tools and materials, and participate in formal and informal training sessions with sales and support personnel, customers, specifying contractors, etc
Work with the marketing communications team to support downstream marketing efforts, trade shows, new product launches and sales promotions
Collaborate with and engage the engineering team to drive flawless execution of new product initiatives, cost savings programs and product rationalization opportunities
Monitor and influence service and inventory levels to achieve customer delivery expectations, by actively connecting cross-functionally to understand market trends and develop S&OP product line forecast
Provide sales and customer product line support as needed
Perform any and all other duties and initiatives assigned with the same drive, determination and dedication to excellence
Engage with industry associations to understand industry dynamics and drive business objectives
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in the alternative joining products industry
Mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, oil and gas, and mining market knowledge
Excellent verbal and written communication
Proficiency with MS Office products, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to travel up to 50%
Experience with or aptitude to understand financial analysis and accounting principles
Aptitude and affinity for technical product details, including the ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals and drawings
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, think analytically, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to communicate clearly with team, conduct presentations, and be flexible and organized
Ability to work and influence cross-functionally across multiple teams
Action-oriented and proactive approach
Professional presence and interpersonal effectiveness
Good understanding of market and competitive dynamics
Understanding of markets, distribution channels, and brand strengths in dealing with positioning strategies
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering or business; MBA a plus
Company
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. Inc., founded in 1920, is a global manufacturer and distributor of fire protection products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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