If you’re a personal care specialty chemicals professional looking for a Product Manager role at a growing company, read on…
Company
National specialty chemical distribution firm that specializes in serving a variety of customers in the industrial, personal care, and food and pharmaceutical industriesThey’ve been in business for over 40 years and have more than fifteen North American warehouses and distribution centersThey have expanded tremendously in the last few years and have bought several well-established and profitable distributors over that timeThe owners are committed to growing the company for many years to come
Position
Due to the aforementioned inorganic and organic growth of the firm, they are in need of a Product Manager to work alongside their sales force and supply partners nationwideThis person will define and manage the firm’s strategy with respect to product strategy, go-to-market strategy and supplier selectionThis person will be the primary interface between the firm’s suppliers and the firm’s sales force and hence, has primary responsibility for communication between these two groupsThis person will be a key resource to the firm’s sales force with respect to market trends and factors affecting priceManages and owns the overall commercial relationship with key suppliers and is the “face” of the firm to themThe position is home-office based and requires up to 50% travel nationwide
Qualifications
Three years B2B sales or marketing or product management experience in specialty (not commodity) chemicals is required — personal care experience is highly desiredA four-year degree is required and a technical degree is highly preferredThis firm greatly values intellectual curiosityStrong interpersonal skills along with excellent written and verbal communication skills are required