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Original Job Post

Bunzl Distribution NA · 2 days ago

Manager Product Management

Triad Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Serves as the leader of the Product Management organization providing thoughtful leadership and oversight on a day-to-day basis

Active member of the Product Management Leadership team to set the overall strategic business plan in support of organizational objectives

Recruit, develop and leads a group of talented product managers

Manages relationships with sales leadership teams to ensure complete alignment to product strategies and key initiatives

Partners with corporate Category Management and sales leadership to develop and implement cohesive sales, marketing, and go-to-market strategies in key product categories

Establishes standardized product management processes and reporting to drive compliance to preferred product offerings such as Bunzl Own Brands

Regularly communicates with sales leadership and corporate Category Management teams to ensure alignment to strategies and priorities

Proactively share market intelligence, strategy, and tactics with cross functional counterparts

Lead staff in understanding and achieving goals, budgets, and annual plans

Qualification

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Required

Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a leadership role

Prior experience with Distribution Industry, Category Management and/or Product Management is required

Product knowledge across multiple industries is a plus

Excellent relationship building skills

Strong leadership and negotiation skills

Exceptional oral & written communication skills, articulate and polished presentation and executive demeanor

Strong analytical skills

Desire to make profound impact on company's growth trajectory

Ability to travel (25-30%)

Preferred

Advanced understanding of Product and Category Management

Analytical thinker with the ability to clearly articulate a value proposition

Strong sense of urgency, with the drive and knowledge to navigate multi-level relationships

High level of emotional intelligence, perceptive, proven ability to develop relationships that withstand objections and unexpected changes in strategy

Maturity and perseverance to navigate complex scenarios and timelines