Global Product Marketer

3M•Maplewood, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. 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, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Leading initiatives to improve the Scotch-Brite™ brand consumer KPI scorecard (mix, household penetration, buy rate, eCommerce penetration and growth), including timeline and cross-functional team leadership to implement impactful programs. Collaborating with cross-functional and Area teams to drive sales & gross margin growth for assigned product lines; projects may include SKU rationalization, product and packaging changes, SOS updates, and price corridors or price increase recommendations. Managing New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, partnering with Insights, R&D, Finance, Portfolio Innovation and Marketing Communications team members to develop all deliverables needed for the Gate process and define a strong business case for the programs. Contributing to the Scotch-Brite™ brand global marketing planning process, including ongoing market and competitive analyses as key inputs to the plan. Updating needed information for the Quarterly Portfolio Action Meeting. Analyzing market and business performance as directed, providing consumer insights into the monthly Quality, Complaints, Ratings and Reviews Meeting and contributing to the planning and execution of the business plan to hit financial targets over the strategic plan horizon and ensure the health of the product portfolio. Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Five (5) or more years of marketing, strategy creation, business operations, new product development/commercialization, and/or project management 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 graduate degree in marketing, strategy, business development or other related field from an accredited institution
Ten (10) or more years of marketing, strategy creation, business operations, new product development/commercialization, and/or project management across a cross-functional team in a private, public, government or military environment
Previous experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
Knowledge or experience in a variety of consumer retail channels
Ability to leverage quantitative and qualitative data to understand consumer behaviors and trends
Experience working in a global environment across multiple countries
Skills include self-drive, analytical abilities, cross-functional leadership, excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

Leading initiatives to improve the Scotch-Brite™ brand consumer KPI scorecard (mix, household penetration, buy rate, eCommerce penetration and growth), including timeline and cross-functional team leadership to implement impactful programs.
Collaborating with cross-functional and Area teams to drive sales & gross margin growth for assigned product lines; projects may include SKU rationalization, product and packaging changes, SOS updates, and price corridors or price increase recommendations.
Managing New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, partnering with Insights, R&D, Finance, Portfolio Innovation and Marketing Communications team members to develop all deliverables needed for the Gate process and define a strong business case for the programs.
Contributing to the Scotch-Brite™ brand global marketing planning process, including ongoing market and competitive analyses as key inputs to the plan.
Updating needed information for the Quarterly Portfolio Action Meeting.
Analyzing market and business performance as directed, providing consumer insights into the monthly Quality, Complaints, Ratings and Reviews Meeting and contributing to the planning and execution of the business plan to hit financial targets over the strategic plan horizon and ensure the health of the product portfolio.
Complying with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.