Marketing Specialist II - Myers Industries : Job Details

Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets. We are also the largest distributor of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire, wheel, and under- vehicle service industry in the United States. Myers Industries was started in 1933, by Meyer and Louis Myers, as a tire supply storefront in Akron, Ohio. In 1946, the Company began manufacturing plastic and rubber products related to the tire industry for distribution. In 1963, Myers Industries, Inc. was established and grew into a diversified plastics manufacturer and tire repair supply distributor. Since then, Myers Industries has expanded to become a leading polymer manufacturer of material handling containers and distributor of tire repair and retread products for both domestic and international markets.

Job Overview

As a Marketing Specialist II, you will have accountability for development and execution of the annual marketing plan, primarily focused on specific end markets . Through effective application of key marketing best practices and the marketing mix (4 Ps), the Marketing Specialist II will be responsible for writing, communicating, and cross-functionally implementing the annual marketing plan. This role will serve as the primary partner for the sales team to grow our business through the design and implementation of differentiated and compelling value propositions. The Marketing Specialist II will be seen as a highly resourceful team player , who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, and efficient. The position requires excellent analytical skills and the ability to balance working independently with providing time-sensitive support to internal and external customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Planning: Develop annual marketing plan(s) for the assigned market(s). Clearly define the goals, strategies, budgets, and specific actions required for success. Develop special plans and forecasts as needed.

Market Development: Identify profit growth opportunities for existing products and services within product lines. Conduct research, create plans, policies, and programs to take advantage of these opportunities. Engage with customers to stay current with the application of products and the companys competitive position.

Pricing Strategy & Maintenance: Identify market-back pricing strategy for each product line. Determine the price structure for all products and serve as a decision maker within the parameters of the pricing policy.

Supporting Sales: Present training and materials (sales tools of various types ) to the sales team to better facilitate meeting the needs of our customers.

Lead Generation: Research and collaborate with internal departments to generate leads to market Buckhorn for pipeline development and sales growth. Utilize all available resources to identify possible new sales opportunities and strategically identify organizations and individuals to contact.

Market/Segment Champion : Communicate value propositions, strategies, policies, and market trends to the organization. Be a strategic thinker and contribute creative ideation while demonstrating unmatched passion for the assigned end market(s) and the marketing mix.

Product Development: Proactively recommend innovation, extension or elimination of products and services based on market insights and/or financial rationale.

Identification of Trends & Environmental Factors: Stay well-informed of outside factors which affect our business, such as competition, political, economic, and market trends. Translate these observations and/or trends to proactive recommendations to senior leadership in order to grow your market(s) .

Advertising & Promotion: In conjunction with the Marketing Communications Specialist, conduct advertising and promotion campaigns consistent with the goals, strategy, and budget in the marketing plan. Quantify impact and proactively recommend ways to improve customer reach.

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

PC proficiency , including advanced capabilities in Excel , Outlook , and PowerPoint

Ability to balance working independently , proactively initiating new projects that impact business results, and influenc ing others to achieve improved outcomes

Focus on important information and identify key details

Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills

Strong financial acumen to develop clear and fact-based recommendations and actionable plans

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree is required , preferably in Business Administration or Marketing

Experience in product marketing complimented with a desire to work in industrial products preferred

Working Conditions

Typical office environment

Travel up to 20%

Physical R equirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects.

The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear and will occasionally be required to bend, stoop, kneel and climb stairs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.