Product Specialist (REQ818)

Spartech•Maryland Heights, MO

13d

About The Position

Spartech LLC, headquartered in Maryland Heights, Missouri is a leading manufacturing organization in the Custom Sheet & Roll Stock and Packaging industries with numerous locations throughout the United States. We have a broad customer base with extensive product offerings. Many of our materials are used in products you might see every day— for example if you start your morning with a yogurt or your child eats a single serving peanut butter—you may have already seen some of our materials. More unique uses of our materials can be seen in Military or security applications, for example, with bullet proof materials. From routine daily-life to life-saving applications—we make a difference. Our broad scope of products and services keep our environment interesting and challenging with a culture focused on success. We’re seeking a Product Specialist to support product understanding, pricing strategy, customer needs, and coordination across cross‑functional teams. This role works with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Technology, and other internal partners to support product decisions, pricing activities, claim substantiation, and knowledge management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
2–5 years in product support, pricing, product operations, pre‑sales engineering, or technical customer‑facing roles
Clear communication and collaboration skills
Ability to explain technical and pricing concepts in simple terms
Experience using data for insights and decision support

Nice To Haves

Experience with pricing tools and analytics platforms
SAP usage for product or pricing workflows
Familiarity with CRM and quoting tools
Ability to work with proactive self‑direction

Responsibilities

Support discussions on product features, use cases, and pricing variables
Coordinate with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Technology teams to evaluate new product opportunities, develop business cases, and support pricing strategy decisions
Support internal and external understanding of current products through training and information sessions
Communicate product information in clear, accessible terms
Develop and maintain pricing models and pricing data
Participate in pricing strategy reviews with Sales, Finance, and Product Management
Monitor pricing changes, revenue trends, and margin impact
Prepare pricing recommendations using market input and historical data
Manage pricing approvals and maintain updated pricing materials
Provide pricing support for quotes, proposals, and customer requests
Use Excel, including pivot tables, to analyze pricing data
Ensure customer‑facing and pricing materials remain updated as offerings change
Serve as a point of contact during pre‑sales and post‑sales activity
Gather customer feedback and identify opportunities for product use and retention
Maintain internal product information and knowledge repositories
Support claim substantiation by gathering data and coordinating with Legal, Regulatory, and Technical teams
Keep documentation and evidence updated and accessible
Align claims and supporting information with approved guidelines and current offerings
Provide customer insights and field input to Product Management
Work with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Implementation, and Support to ensure consistent communication
Contribute to FAQs, case studies, and other product‑related materials