Product Manager – International Position Available In Guilford, North Carolina

Product Manager – International 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 1302 Pleasant Ridge Road, Greensboro, NC 27409 Position Summary Provides strategic and practical input for specific product offerings for the product life-cycle for our International Markets including Singapore and the UK. Manages Marketing campaigns, analyzes sales reports, market performance, financial impacts, trends, and merchandising strategies. Manages new and existing products to meet corporate goals. Serves as champion for their product line.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Analyzes sales data, market trends, and competitive landscape to identify product selection. Collaborates with Marketing to establish and execute effective marketing strategies. Prepares product analysis and presents such analysis to substantiate product line strategy. Reviews final product information, materials, features, benefits, specifications, and pricing for catalogue and all marketing materials [sales aids] to ensure accuracy. Forecasts sales for new and existing products to determine strategy. Researches and establishes pricing and margins to maximize profits. Participates in vendor selection and performance evaluation to ensure product quality and aesthetics. Facilitates white papers and all internal forms and processes to ensure correct pricing and product information is available to customers. Communicates and coordinates with various team members located in our foreign markets, especially to stay abreast of changes in the international marketing environment. Supports global teams in the execution of their sales programs Complies with company policies and procedures. Performs other duties as needed. Primary Contacts (outside dept.) Product Management, International Country teams, Executive Management, Quality Control, Legal, Purchasing, Accounting, IT, and Creative Services. Supervisory Responsibilities None, but may direct or train others. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Business, Marketing or related field. Project Management experience is a plus. Two to three years of experience in product management, project management, brand management, marketing, or merchandising. Or combination of equivalent experience, education, and training. Skills Proficient use of MS Office Products. International mindset Above moderate levels of English reading comprehension, speaking, and writing is required; Preferred Mandarin. Active listening; critical thinking, complex problem solving and analytical skills, analysis and evaluations, judgment and decision-making, negotiation, creative thinker, energetic, detail-oriented, innovation, excellent team skills and organizational skills. Working Conditions and Environment Continuously see, sit, and have balance Frequently talk, hear, grasp, have visual acuity, and have repetitive use of arms, wrists, hands, and fingers. Occasionally walk. Exposure to electrical equipment, low noise levels, and mild indoor temperatures of heat and cold. Frequent use of computer.