Product Line Manager - Greases, Maintenance and Power transmission Products
On-sitePune, Maharashtra, India
Job Summary
Develop and execute the Industrial Grease product line strategy for ISEAM by aligning with market opportunities, industry segment priorities, and profitability objectives. Build and manage a clear product roadmap covering portfolio development, new product introductions, enhancements, lifecycle management, and end-of-life planning. Define and strengthen the Industrial Grease portfolio by identifying gaps, prioritizing offers, optimizing assortment, and improving competitiveness across target segments and channels. Drive profitable business growth by collaborating with sales, application engineering, supply chain, and global teams to convert market opportunities into scalable offers. Lead localization and sourcing initiatives by identifying ISEAM-specific requirements, supporting product testing, developing local supply chain capability, and improving cost competitiveness. Prepare and present business cases, portfolio reviews, and strategic recommendations to senior management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration
- Minimum 8+ years of experience across sales, application engineering, strategy or product management
- sales experience
- At least 5+ years of experience in an industrial grease-selling multinational organization in ISEAM
- Strong understanding of Industrial Grease portfolios, applications, technical product aspects and customer requirements
- Strong understanding of the ISEAMn Industrial Grease market, including competitive dynamics, customer segments and channel landscape
- Proven track record in sales, business development, product strategy or portfolio management
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Strong analytical skills
- Strategic thinker with an outside-in mindset
- Strong collaboration, facilitation, influencing and communication skills
- Proactive, open-minded team player with the ability to drive change, inspire others and influence stakeholders at different levels
Desired Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree
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