Product Manager
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteNova Scotia, Canada or Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary
Drive financial performance by developing insights into subclass profit and loss statements and ensuring adherence to financial targets. Lead product line strategy through planning launches, promotional activities, and marketing campaigns to drive awareness and sales. Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics, while pursuing new markets, partnerships, and distribution channels. Collaborate with Operations to optimize manufacturing plans and supply chain capacity, and work with Sales and Finance teams to develop annual subclass budgets. Develop business cases for expansion and R&D projects, implement sales tools and training, and negotiate contracts to maximize profitability. Gather market feedback for product improvements and monitor competitor activities. Travel up to 25-40% for customer visits, trade shows, and manufacturing support.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years in product management, marketing, sales, or industry related experience
- Proven ability to interact with Sr. Executives
- Good intuition/customer insight skills with confidence to act
- Highly organized and has very effective time management skills
- Effective negotiation skills
- Data driven decision making with ability to translate analysis into business insights
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite
Desired Qualifications
- University Degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related discipline preferred
- Technical knowledge of textile industry and polymer science is preferred
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