Product Marketing Manager - National Hardware

Assa Abloy

Foothill Ranch, CA

Full Time

Mid Level

117k-185k

5 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Founded in 1901, National Hardware is a leading brand in the builder's hardware category with over 120 years of experience. This role is responsible for the development and execution of the National Hardware product plans to expand and drive growth throughout the builder's hardware portfolio. The individual will have a leadership role in overall product management support and execution for select product categories across all channels including retail, field sales, online, MRO, and light commercial.

Key Responsibilities

Leads cross-functional team (engineering, sourcing, supply chain, finance) through multiple on-going product development projects at various stages of development via HHI milestone process.
Drives product road development, manages research initiatives to establish fact based business and marketing strategy development.
Understanding of market, channel and/or customer dynamics, product design, trends, and end-user preferences and purchase drivers.
Identify and develop new business opportunities, product adjacencies, customers and markets.
Development of NPI scope documents (preliminary financials, KPIs, timeline management, etc.).
Conducts annual supplier and factory trips.
Present and interact with senior level internal and external customers.
Responsible for sales and gross margin performance of portfolio, including setting pricing, P&L, and asset management.
Actively involved in customer line review planning and execution.
Provide commercial inputs to value engineering and material cost take-out initiatives.
Create and deliver training modules for internal and external customers.
Support brand guidelines to ensure consistency, especially on packaging, merchandising, and collateral related to assigned projects.
Work with quality and brand teams to support installation workshops, videos, and related initiatives.
Contribute to financial and business initiatives through established rhythms and projects, such as sales and operations planning and inventory initiatives.
Support management of online databases to ensure proper content and manage product documentation including mix management and product lifecycle.
Manage special projects as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Business.
Minimum of 4 years' experience in Sales, Marketing, Channel Management, and/or Product Development with progressively more responsibility and a track record of results.
Experience in building products and/or consumer products is preferred.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong spreadsheet knowledge.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Business.
Minimum of 4 years' experience in relevant fields.

Working at Assa Abloy

We value results over titles or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their careers around their aspirations and our ambitions, supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. We encourage diverse, inclusive teams and value different perspectives and experiences. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact and are encouraged to grow their roles locally, regionally, or internationally.

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