Director, Product Management

Teknion • Toronto, ON

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About The Position

Reporting to the VP, Corporate Marketing and Product Management, the Director, Product Management will be responsible for development, maintenance and growth of assigned product lines/product categories leading the overall activities of these product categories. The incumbent will work very closely with Teknion’s sales organizations to develop, grow and support these businesses for Teknion in all markets as appropriate. The Director will be accountable to ensure the effective management and support of their assigned product lines, and that products are brought to market in an effective and timely manner, aligned with Teknion processes.

Requirements

• University degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of increasingly more senior experience in a Product Marketing/Business Development role in an industrial, business-to-business environment.
• International organization experience, specifically interfacing with a US/global division.
• Familiarity with design-driven products, in a technology/engineering orientation.
• Business Development – identifying, validating and developing new business and product opportunities.
• Product Management – developing, implementing, and monitoring product marketing plans and strategies.
• Product Launch – successfully managed new product cycles/launch.
• Pricing experience – developing/managing complex pricing strategies.
• Led major change initiatives, focused on driving innovation/creativity.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with exposure to databases and statistical analysis software.

Nice To Haves

• Postgraduate degree (MBA) preferred.
• Contract Furniture Systems business experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Craft business development and product marketing strategies and plans.
• Implement and monitor business development and product marketing strategies and plans.
• Champion product/category vision and its implementation plan with employees, customers, distributors, partners and suppliers.

Benefits

• Teknion is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and accessibility across the organization, starting with the hiring process.
• It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment and support a diverse workforce.
• Teknion welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
• Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
• All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director