The Product Manager is responsible for managing all Lincoln MFG preservatives and multifunctional products with growth development from strategic planning to tactical activities (to launch and support). This position plays a key role in developing and executing business growth strategies with the Barentz North American management and sales team. Additionally, the Product Manager will be responsible for coordinating activities across functions to benefit the product line, to maximize profitability through sales price/cost management, and support the development of Lincoln MFG relationship with Barentz through proactive communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*

Maintain and Deliver Growth of Product Lines:

• Oversee product development, define the product strategy and assist in managing the product road map
• In collaboration with Business Directors and sales, drive adoption and grow the customer base of Lincoln MFG preservatives and multifunctional actives.
• Analyze market trends, customer requirements, and competitive strategy to identify opportunities to increase customer and business value through product differentiation
• Track and communicate business performance results
• Communicate launch plans, status, and messaging to the Marketing and Sales teams
• Provide direction as needed to Sales, Purchasing, Customer Service, Operations, and Network Planning in support of daily business decisions
• Conduct product, sales training, tradeshows, and customer presentations
• Complete new product set-up in support of product launches
• Maintain knowledge of and communicate all necessary product information to the organization in a timely manner
• Ensure and drive opportunity pipeline and sales reporting

Price and Cost Administration:

• Execute and communicate price strategy to the Barentz Sales team and Principal Management
• Act as key contact for all pricing questions or issues from the Sales organization
• Build and maintain pricing guidance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or scientific discipline from an accredited university
• At least 3-5 of years of sales or equivalent position
• Minimum of three years of Product Management, Commercial Marketing, Sales in the Industry
• Outstanding strategic skills with solid creative thinking, supported with rigorous analytical skills, and the ability to distill market trends
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to communicate cross-functionally in a structured and clear manner to influence outcomes, driven by a passion for helping customers
• Results oriented and timeline driven
• Self-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt communication style to the audience as needed.
• Software knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with Barentz’ values and fundamentals.