Product Manager

SSAB • Roseville, MN

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About The Position

Key member of Value+ team to drive the acceptance and growth of a new premium steel for laser cutting applications. The individual will lead engagement of internal and external parties in training, price policies and controls, technical support, and forecasting.

Requirements

• 10+ years of related experience in Sales, Product Management, or Category Management.
• Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
• In-depth knowledge of steel industry products and processing, markets, customers and pricing.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Excellent organizational and conceptual skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Category Management / Competitor Analysis / Customer Insights / Customer Relationship Management (CRM) / Data Analysis / Demand Forecasting / Forecasting / Market Research / New Product Introduction / Pricing Management / Product Marketing / Product Optimization / Product Strategy / Sales Strategy / Strategic Sourcing / Category Strategy.

Nice To Haves

• 15 years of commercial experience in carbon plate and CTL markets.
• 5 years of strategic market development responsibilities.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Leads all phases of the product development lifecycle, including analysis, design, testing, and integration of products and introducing products to the market.
• Conducts research and develops a good understanding of the customer's needs, new technologies, trends in the market, and competitors.
• Partners with SSAB Americas sales teams to enable product adoption and growth to drive sales and achieve targets.
• Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.
• Provides input into developing the budget (volume and revenue) and strategy plan.
• Establish pricing policies and controls to ensure the integrity of the product.
• Oversees the analysis and assessment of category/brand performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees