Global Product Manager

3M•Maplewood, MN

1d•$164,612 - $201,193•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Global Portfolio Marketer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. The person hired for this position will develop and implement specific marketing plans to support the Tape and Masking Systems portfolio for existing and new products resulting in achievement of sales, profit and other objectives. Position will interact with internal and external contacts on global portfolio, pricing strategies, business development opportunities, promotions and distribution of these product lines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Seven (7) years of marketing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master's degree in Marketing (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Knowledge and experience with the theories and practices of one or more disciplines such as: market research, channel marketing, business/market development, branding, new product development, marketing communications or sales
Experience with Consumer Packaged Good products is preferred

Responsibilities

Working with area teams on program execution taking into consideration area and regional end-user insights
Researching, interpreting and reviewing consumer insights and market information for trends and opportunities
Leading cross-functional teams in the development and execution of new programs, products and line extensions
Conducting product portfolio analysis and providing specific recommendations for the product line
Analyzing customer profitability and recommending changes
Working closely with R&D to clearly define differentiators between 3M products and those of competitors
Working closely with manufacturing on cost reduction efforts
Developing sales and marketing programs to achieve business unit sales objectives
Partnering with sales personnel and shopper marketers to develop customer specific marketing programs
Overseeing product line pricing strategies
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.