Global Product Manager, Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced (ACCR)

3M • Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

Global Product Marketer, Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced (ACCR) ACCR is a premier high temperature low sag (HTLS) overhead conductor used in the electrical transmission and distribution market by power utilities around the world. Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Global Product Marketer for the Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced (ACCR) portfolio, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. ACCR is a premier high temperature low sag (HTLS) overhead conductor used in the electrical transmission and distribution market by power utilities around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Drive strategic direction for the portfolio, develop strategies to maximize growth in balance with forecast and supply operations. Developing marketing and sales programs to achieve business unit sales objectives. Work with Area teams on program execution considering Area and Regional end-user insights. Actively drive pricing strategy and engage in detailed bid preparations. Co-ordinate tender responses, review, and negotiation of T&C’s and other special requirements, where needed. Researching and analyzing market information and customer insights for trends and opportunities to guide decisions and set the portfolio’s strategic direction Provide project management support as needed for significant customer projects and any special requirements when they arise. Coordinating and aligning customer projects with demand and manufacturing supply side for big projects and the portfolio. Managing all stages of the product life cycle, from concept through optimization and product rationalization Assure seamless communication between functions (Sales, Lab, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, Sourcing, Subsidiary). Report-out portfolio performance, build financial and demand forecasts. Working closely with R&D to clearly define differentiators between 3M products and those of competitors, as well as working closely with Business Supply Chain on cost reduction efforts Manage new product efforts with cross-functional team. Partner with R&D/Laboratory and Finance to develop realistic business cases that clearly define the risks, rewards, and resources needed. Develop and implement effective new product launch plans that fully realize the opportunity in the market as quickly as possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Five (5) years of profit and loss business management experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Five (5) combined years of marketing, sales, strategy, and/or business development experience
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree of Business Administration (MBA) from an accredited university or possess expertise equivalent to that which would be obtained in a master’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Marketing, or Strategy
• Five (5) combined years of marketing, sales, strategy, and/or business development experience
• Strong analytical skills to use multiple sources of insights to develop strategy and operational plans
• Experience leading global- and/or cross-functional teams
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic direction for the portfolio, develop strategies to maximize growth in balance with forecast and supply operations.
• Developing marketing and sales programs to achieve business unit sales objectives.
• Work with Area teams on program execution considering Area and Regional end-user insights.
• Actively drive pricing strategy and engage in detailed bid preparations.
• Co-ordinate tender responses, review, and negotiation of T&C’s and other special requirements, where needed.
• Researching and analyzing market information and customer insights for trends and opportunities to guide decisions and set the portfolio’s strategic direction
• Provide project management support as needed for significant customer projects and any special requirements when they arise.
• Coordinating and aligning customer projects with demand and manufacturing supply side for big projects and the portfolio.
• Managing all stages of the product life cycle, from concept through optimization and product rationalization
• Assure seamless communication between functions (Sales, Lab, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, Sourcing, Subsidiary).
• Report-out portfolio performance, build financial and demand forecasts.
• Working closely with R&D to clearly define differentiators between 3M products and those of competitors, as well as working closely with Business Supply Chain on cost reduction efforts
• Manage new product efforts with cross-functional team.
• Partner with R&D/Laboratory and Finance to develop realistic business cases that clearly define the risks, rewards, and resources needed.
• Develop and implement effective new product launch plans that fully realize the opportunity in the market as quickly as possible.

Benefits

• 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially.
• To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
• Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees