Leader, Product Marketing, Bathing
LIXIL Water Technology Americas - Mansfield, Ohio, United States, 44904![LIXIL Water Technology Americas](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Overview
Every person on the planet dreams of a better home. And at LIXIL, we’re committed to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. We make it happen with pioneering water and housing technology solutions. Home to world leading brands like INAX, American Standard, GROHE, TOSTEM and many more, we touch the lives of more than a billion people each day, transforming houses into homes.Our planet is the home we all share. So how we do business matters. Our inclusive and empowering culture, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to having a positive impact on the planet are integral to our business strategy.LIXIL today is on a journey of transformation. The world around us is changing. Technological advances. Evolving needs. New demographics. Shifting expectations. These changes serve as opportunities for solutions to be discovered, and to unlock progress for all.We invite you to make this journey with us. It is as challenging as it is inspiring. Together we can shape the future of living. We’re a home for growth, for imagination, for creativity. A home for your talent and ambition.A home for everyone.
Overview
Part of the Marketing team, you are the driving force behind bringing our products in front of current and potential customers. You will work closely with product development and analytics teams to learn not only about the range of products we create, but why customers gravitate towards certain product types and styles. You will develop a variety of materials to bring our products to life and maintain and strengthen our brand reputation in the market.
Responsibilities
In this product management role, the incumbent will be responsible for all product marketing activities associated with the assigned product category for all brands.
Qualifications
Lead and execute product development activities partnering with R&D, Insights, Brand, Channel and other key stakeholders to enable in-market success.Transform consumer/customer insights into compelling product opportunities.Participate in the development of the product strategy roadmaps for assigned product category.Drive initiatives (e.g., cost savings, compliance with regulations) that allow LIXIL to realize growth and manufacturing efficiencies without sacrificing quality, or performance.Develop, implement and maintain standardized processes for all marketing activities associated with product development, commercialization, and in-market performance, i.e. develop “center of excellence” for marketing processes.Category expertise: respond to internal and external needs for existing and new products. Leverage expertise to find new opportunities and ways to continuously improve.Partner with Merchandising on the annual SKU Rationalization Process; ultimately supporting implementation of all changes.
Education required and/or years of work experience
Minimum Required:
3-5 years’ experience in Product MarketingKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Curiosity that drives learning and expertise in our consumer, customer and product category.Solution oriented, able to utilize continuous improvement methodologies to problem solve.Comfortable with ambiguity, and able to use data and insight to make recommendations and decisions.Self-starter with strong analytical and communication skills (both written & verbal).Ability to navigate a matrixed organization and influence constituents at all levels.Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize accordingly.
Preferred:5-8 years of relevant work experience.Kitchen & Bath experience a plus.Experience within the building products industry (plumbing products a strong plus) or product management.Experience working for a Global Company / in a Global role.Experience working with wholesale and/or retail/big box customers preferred.
Hiring Range
The Hiring Salary Range for this position is
$79,000.00 - $115,000.00
annually. (Salary offer to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.) This role will be eligible to participate in the annual Short Term Incentive plan.
EEO Statement
AS, AMERICA INC. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. Only at LIXIL’s request preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In such cases, a current and fully executed agreement with LIXIL must be in place.Recruitment & Staffing Agencies:
AS, AMERICA INC does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to AS, AMERICA INC. or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by AS, AMERICA INC. internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of AS, AMERICA INC. and will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
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