Product Marketing Manager

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Danco – Product Marketing Manager

Thank you for exploring a career with Danco, one of the top distributors in U.S. for plumbing repair and parts, and a division of NCH Corporation. We are looking for a Product Marketing Manager to support new product innovation and category performance with the purpose of delivering successful and innovative retail products. This person is a go-getter, entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, and a problem solver. If you’re seeking experience and growth in a personable, stable yet thriving environment, our Product Marketing Manager role, could be a match for you!

A little about us

Applying for a new job is a little like entering uncharted territory. We want you to feel 100% confident about the application process, the position and our company before committing your time to apply, so that none of the above comes as a surprise. Let’s start with some information about NCH so you can get to know us better.

Danco, Inc. is one of the largest plumbing repair, replacement and remodeling suppliers in the home improvement industry. With over 40 years of experience, Danco focuses largely on empowering "Do-It-Yourself” consumers with plumbing solutions that are as practical as they are affordable. Visit our company’s website at www.danco.com or check us out on LinkedIn and Facebook .

NCH Corporation, Danco’s parent company, is a privately held, family-owned, global business headquartered Irving, Texas, near Dallas. We have more than 7,500 employees, offices and facilities on six continents, and clients in more than 50 countries. This includes our corporate headquarters as well as subsidiary companies. We clean and conserve water, save energy, and deliver best-in-class maintenance solutions, with a focus on industrial and commercial businesses.

• About NCH and our history
• About Danco and our Products
• Our products and solutions
• NCH brands and divisions
  

Culture and Benefits

We’re a global company with a family feel, offering the same benefits of an international corporation with the personal relationships of a small business. Working in our small teams and close-knit environment, you’d never guess we had a 7,500+ employee head count. We realize a job is more than just a job – it’s an extension of your life and family – and we’re committed to maintaining just that. For us, culture is not just a perk; it’s essential to how we thrive. And that’s speaking for 100 years in the business!

• Employee-centric environment (regular corporate activities, personal relationships, small teams)
• Family-first attitude (work-life balance support,)
• Approachable leadership (collaboration with top leaders, open-door policy)
• Growth-oriented mindset (autonomy, creative freedom to explore new ideas)
• Paid vacation and holiday leave
• Wellness initiatives (on-site fitness facility and cafeteria, walking trail)
• Community involvement (volunteering, fundraisers, charity events, school sponsorships and donations)
• Employee recognition programs (appreciation week, awards and ceremonies)
• Personal and professional development and growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial wellness (retirement options, 401(k) match, employee credit union)
• Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability)

If this sounds like a fit for you, so far, keep reading.

A little about you

You have experience in a product management role. You have a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably with a concentration in Marketing. Ideally, you have 3+ years of experience in consumer goods, multi-category or multi-company marketing, innovation, or product development. You understand the product management process, can develop robust business cases for New Products using market research, consumer insights etc. Additionally, you have experience with injection molding/ manufacturing environment

You are a strategic thinker, entrepreneurial, and creative. You have strong insights into business and can comprehend the effects decisions have on a business. You are creative in your approach, able to develop unique and compelling ideas but are able to dive into the executable details to ensure it is realistic. You consider yourself financially savvy and have a “compete to win” mentality.

You are a strong communicator . You work well with others and can confidently communicate, whether in-person, on the phone or via email, with a variety of people, including those you have never met. You are a confident presenter and writer, always communicating complex ideas and technical information clearly. Giving presentations is no problem for you.

You are a problem solver. If you don’t have the answer, you can figure it out or find it in a timely manner. You have a lot of ideas when it comes to troubleshooting and are determined to fix the problem at hand. You also recognize when issues need to be escalated for a prompt solution. You love being resourceful and can thrive in unclear situations!

You are a self-starter. You have the unique ability to be self-motivated in accomplishing overall corporate directives. You work well on your own and don't require oversight from your manager. They trust you to execute accurately and with little to no error, even when you have multiple projects to manage at any given time.

Project management is a strong suit for you. Aggressive deadlines and large projects do not scare you. After all, you are an excellent multi-tasker and never let a to-do item slip past you. Even when you have multiple projects to manage with competing priorities, you deliver results on time and error free.

You are willing to jump right in . You love helping others and are willing to support the team wherever needed for systems. You don’t need a ton of supervision because you’re accountable and can juggle a variety of tasks as they come in. You’re also a quick learner, which makes new tasks easy for you.

Day-to-Day Work Examples

We support growth, opportunity, and variety, which means your day-to-day has the potential to adapt with you and your passions. If you’re not challenged and growing, neither are we. For starters, though, here are some day-to-day examples of what you will be doing:

• Lead in the development, implementation and management of strategy & product plans for assigned categories.
• Gather and prioritize product requirements from the consumer and market viewpoint.
• Deliver consistent, profitable revenue growth from new and current customers by supporting a cross-functional team in the development and execution of products, programs, & promotions.
• Manage the lifecycle of the current product categories/portfolios to maximize profitability.
• Support the acquisition, synthesis, and implementation of actionable insights and outcomes from market research on target consumers, industry trends, competitors, influencers and market segments.
• Develop unique and compelling new product strategies to fit identified market opportunities.
• Establish positioning and brand strategy for top opportunities and develop brand creative and packaging as required.
• Work in partnership with outside agencies and internal partners to plan and execute new product launch and brand-building programs.
• Develop and lead strategy into new product categories within the big box retail environment
• Identify injection molding manufacturing opportunities for current and new product categories in order to leverage our regional footprint/vertical integration
• Assist in the prioritization of molding manufacturing opportunities across several strategic levers
• Work with members of different functions in building robust business cases to support opportunities
• Identify, research and recommend M&A opportunities
• 25% travel including international (Covid permitting)
  

Sound like a fit for you?

If yes, jump aboard, and apply today.

For next steps, expect a direct phone or email response once we are able to review your application. We are committed to responding to all applicants, no matter the outcome, so we appreciate your patience to allow time for this. In the meantime, learn more about NCH and our culture by checking out our LinkedIn or Facebook pages.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.