Thermoset Product Manager

MAU is hiring a Thermoset Product Manager for our client in Ashtabula, OH.
As a Thermoset Product Manager, you will manage thermoset and thermoplastics product lines, define and execute segment strategies, and drive sales growth and profitability.
This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• 401k

• Life insurance

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Paid vacation

• Paid holidays

• Opportunity for advancement

Shift Information

• Full-time

• Hybrid role with preferred 4 days in office (Ability to travel 30%–40%)

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Engineering, Plastics, Materials, Chemistry, Physics), or bachelor’s degree in marketing or business with extensive experience in B2B technical products

• 5+ years of direct B2B technical marketing or technical sales experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• 3+ years in a strategic marketing role

• 3–5 years of experience in thermosets (preferred) or thermoplastics

General Requirements

• Deep understanding of market dynamics, technologies, value proposition, and competitive positioning

• Knowledge of product portfolio, cost drivers, and efficiency factors

• Ability to collaborate with Business/Sales, Technical, R&D/Applications, Operations, Supply Chain, and Communications teams

• Strong expertise in plastics markets and ability to engage with key customers and stakeholders

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish, refine, and own regional dispersions for thermosets and pigments for thermoplastics

• Optimize product line profitability and efficiency, including service and working capital metrics

• Manage product life cycle and implement product rationalization processes

• Lead project management efforts across Business/Sales, Technical, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations

• Select and attend trade shows to promote products and company in coordination with Communications

• Collect and analyze market and competitive data to serve as an internal and industry reference for Plastics Americas

• Ensure promotional materials align with strategies and maintain accuracy with Communications and Technical teams

• Lead product promotion efforts and execute marketing plans with Sales and Communications

• Collaborate with Technology teams to drive product innovation and enhance competitive value

• Develop and maintain relationships with key customer leadership to align on products and future needs

• Support Sales and Customer Support teams with product training and recommendations

• Serve as subject-matter expert for thermosets and thermoplastics product-related inquiries

• Partner with Sales and R&D to align product development with customer expectations

• Develop growth plans for new products and innovations, including marketing plans and pricing strategies

• Communicate product discontinuation or replacement effectively to maintain customer satisfaction and partnerships

• Track, analyze, and report Plastics Americas opportunities through Salesforce

MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position

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