Director, Product Manager Plastics

thyssenkrupp Materials • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

Develop and drive strategy to grow sales and profitability within a specific industry segment. The role requires expertise in the segment’s customers, product applications, and competitive environment, and includes establishing and directing activities that build the company’s presence in the segment. The position works across a matrix organization and may include people management, including hiring, training, managing, and developing sales and business development staff.

The description presents the duties as general rather than exhaustive. The role is expected to meet TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, or Business Administration.
• Extensive sales or business development experience, product knowledge, and expertise.
• Extensive industry knowledge.
• 10 years of experience in sales and management roles.

Nice To Haves

• MBA.
• Continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement segment strategy to support overall growth and profitability goals, including sales processes, product information, and inventory.
• Monitor segment sales and marketing activity and provide leadership and direction to drive performance, sales growth, and profitability.
• Coordinate activities within the matrix structure with District Sales Managers, the Pricing Director, Product Managers, and Operations.
• Build and maintain relationships with key OEMs in the industry segment.
• Establish and direct activities that develop the company’s presence within the segment.
• Manage people as required; hire, train, manage, and develop sales and business development staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Voluntary wellness programs.
• 401(k) or RRSP programs with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits may be available; benefits vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment.

What This Job Offers

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