Marketing Product Manager

Amarr (a part of ASSA ABLOY – the global leader in opening solutions) is one of North America's largest sectional door manufacturers. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service as well as unsurpassed quality and innovative products. Our employees are the cornerstone of our success and we are looking for dynamic individuals to join our team. We have an excellent opportunity for a Product Manager for our residential product category. 
 

The Residential Product Manager, located at our corporate office in Winston Salem, NC, is responsible for driving the sales and profits of Amarr’s residential product portfolio.  This position develops the residential product line strategy and is the key contact and advocate for all residential products for Amarr customers, both internal and external. 

Responsibilities:

• Strategic direction, planning, and control of the residential garage door product line.
• Champion residential product development projects at cross-functional residential product development meetings.
• Work cross-functionally to establish market appropriate pricing and meet company margin objectives.
• Develop marketing plans with budget and timelines to drive sales, profitability, and market share of residential garage doors.
• Responsible for market research for both existing and future residential garage doors.
• Analyze customer/market trends in the residential garage door industry.
• Develop, recommend and present product extensions and deletions to management.
• Perform sales, distribution, inventory, promotion and ROI analysis for existing and new products.
• Participate in customer calls or visits to facilitate new product introductions and/or to identifying new opportunities.
• Work closely with sales and manufacturing to ensure efficient forecasting and production.
• Develop the creative guidelines for residential product marketing and work closely with Amarr Marketing Communication staff and outside agencies in the development and implementation of sales support materials and promotional programs.
• Development and recommend annual residential marketing plans and manage budgets.
• Work closely with Research & Development team in development of product generational plan, new products and continuous product improvement ideas.
• Develop/coordinate sales materials, aids, and presentations to train field sales or builders. 

• Requirements:
• BS or BA degree required, MBA preferred. 
• 7-10 years brand or product management experience required.
• Experience within the garage door/operator and/or building industry preferred.
• Sales skills and the ability to close deals
• Creativity/Innovative Thinking
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Travel 10-30%

The Details:

Our hours are Monday - Thursday from 7:30am - 5:30pm and Fridays 7:30am – 11:30am. We offer a competitive salary based on experience. We are a casual work environment and we understand the value of work-life balance.

Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays from day one, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution) among others.

Our goal is to be a world-leading company that attracts diverse talent, where all team members feel safe being their true selves and are able to thrive in a work environment that promotes change, innovation, and provides equal access and opportunity.

We are part of a global company, ASSA ABLOY with a diverse range of opportunities, both locally and abroad. We offer a competitive salary, training and the opportunity to develop and enhance your career. We take great pride in the efforts of our team members who create a supportive team environment and make ASSA ABLOY such a great place to work.

As one of North America’s leading garage door manufacturers, Amarr Company takes pride in fostering a culture where employees enjoy many opportunities for career growth, rapid advancement, and relocation to some of America’s most desired cities.  Although Amarr Company is an international business, employees enjoy a family-oriented, caring culture and rewarding work environment.  Amarr Company offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and a bonus program for every employee.  At Amarr Company, the door is always open and there is no ceiling to your career growth.

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