Job Description

This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113.

This position is responsible for leading and executing initiatives in the Premium and Mid-Tier product lines within Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Division. In this role, the Product Manager has primary responsibility for strategic product development, positioning, and life cycle management of the various toner lines within the Automotive Division. The Product Manager must partner with Segment team to assess voice of customer, primarily to determine growth opportunity in line with the needs of the business as it relates to manufacturing capability, gross margins, and profitability. Must work with Marketing functions and cross-functionally with respective Marketing, Sales, Finance, R&D and Operations teams to ensure successful planning and execution of all programs. Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to, cross-functional collaboration, new product development, process management, strategy development, and business partnership.

PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

• Develops new products within the specified line while working closely with Segment and cross-functional teams to achieve Company objectives
• New product commercialization through established stage gate process
• Monitor competitive product assortments, strategy, pricing, strengths and weaknesses, as well as trends in the industry
• Research and determine end user need for assigned product lines. This will require input from Segment leaders, the field sales organization, and customer travel
• Manage life cycle of assigned products and develop plans to address obsolescence
• Analyze and lead SKU rationalization of assigned products
• Execute plans and projects on time and on budget

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

• Prepare financial budgets for assigned products through costing analysis with the Finance lead(s)
• Monitor costs associated with product/brand
• Deliver sales and profit within product category managed
• COMMUNICATION AND TRAINING
• Develop product specific training in partnership with appropriate training team
• Provide product training for customers and consumers
• Assist development of sales tools including training manuals, catalogs, price lists, and brochures

STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT

• Develop and deliver long-term brand plan and strategy
• Additional duties required as assigned

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing
• MBA

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 3 – 5 years of prior experience in Marketing, Sales, Business and/or Product development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Automotive industry experience
• Understanding of marketing mix, including Product, Place, Pricing, Promotion, and Placement
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills

Travel Requirements:

20%

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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