Chemical Product Manager - GFS Chemicals : Job Details

CHEMICAL PRODUCT MANAGER POSITION LOCATED IN POWELL, OHIO GFS Chemicals is a family owned and operated business in Columbus, Ohio serving customers worldwide since 1928. You will be joining an established, close knit family organization that has been proudly dedicated to quality, service, and innovation in the specialty chemicals market. GFS offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes a generous 401k, profit sharing plan, paid time off, 2:1 HSA match, company paid life insurance, medical, vision, dental, and much more. Apply now to learn more about GFS Chemicals. Let's see if we have Chemistry ! We are currently seeking an experienced Product Manager to join our GFS Chemicals Family. The Product Manager will combine theoretical knowledge with practical application to support a growing field that evaluates cleanliness of water whether it is source water or potable water in a municipal water distribution center. This person will have a good understanding of UV-VIS, and experience with spectroscopy measurement is a plus. This Product Manager will manage the turbidity standards and spectrophotometer reference materials portfolio, provide technical support and interface with marketing, sales and operations to ensure corporate targets are met. Responsibilities:

• Manage product portfolio:
• Provide input on pricing strategy relative to competitive offerings and specifications;
• Create and modify product specifications;
• Recommend and lead development of new products and SKUs;
• Continuously provide feedback to rationalize product lines for new product additions and existing product eliminations - manage products within offering portfolio through the product lifecycle;
• Monitor sales results to measure effectiveness of activities relative to overall financial goals of Division and Company, modify strategy and tactics when necessary to drive to business results;
• Perform market and competitor analyses, and understand customer needs relative to GFS' competitive strengths and weaknesses for products and/or market segments, including technical capabilities, pricing, sizes, packaging materials, and specifications;
• Own and develop annual marketing plan for assigned product lines in conjunction with marketing manager, drive product line to budget by following marketing plan, modify or pivot plan when necessary;
• Own and develop sales budget targets for product line in line with sales budget targets for the broader division to help achieve divisional sales goals;
• Manage relationships with large accounts for the product line, which may include customer visits;
• Define pricing strategy, and margin expectations for the product line and its offerings, provide guidance to sales when in price competitive situations;
• Assist with justification analyses for new products, acquisitions, and capital projects;
• Identify new customers, customer groups and selling opportunities to maximize the company's penetration in the industry;
• Developing and organizing product training for internal & dealer sales representatives and customers;
• Provide technical assistance to customers, dealers, prospects, and internal staff (especially for sales, production, and quality control teams);
• Represent GFS at trade shows and technical symposia, and assist with show organization, preparation, and set-up/take-down;
• Assist in developing, producing, and maintaining marketing collateral as well as seminar and webinar content and white papers/application notes;
• Regularly interacts with lab and/or production associates to execute analyses, develop methodologies, measure process capabilities in accordance with customer/market expectations. Leads efforts to eliminate gaps between actual performance and expected/ target results;
• Adheres to all internal ISO procedures regarding change control.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or marketing preferred;
• 2+ years' relevant work experience (as a product user or as an equivalent product specialist).
• Up to 20% travel required

Required Skills:

• Previous experience with new product launch/development preferred;
• Previous experience in an industrial chemical environment preferred;
• Demonstrated project management skills;
• Product marketing and/or sales experience;
• Data analysis and data driven decision making.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Analytical Chemistry and corresponding laboratory instrumentation
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail;
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and workload;
• Strong MS Office application skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.);
• Ability to functionally learn analytical equipment and interpret data from it;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Qualifications: The company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this position. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire. Relocation:

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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