Global Food Marketing Manager
Sewickley, PA
| Employer: | Sherwin-Williams |
| Category: | Marketing |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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S-W Packaging Coatings Group is the largest supplier of protective and decorative coatings for light metal packaging in the world and is a proud supporter of the metal beverage can - the preferred, sustainable package in the industry. Due to its continued global growth, Sherwin Williams Packaging is currently seeking a Global Food Marketing Manager. Position Overview: This role is responsible for managing segments of the Food Packaging product portfolio across all regions. The Global Food Marketing Manager reports to the Global Marketing Director, Food. This position is based in Sewickley, PA. Key responsibilities include: Market segmentation and analysis of global food can and coatings markets Substantial interfacing with external Food Brands and Can makers to capture VoC for new product development and drive technology acceptance via value selling tools Product life-cycle analysis, product cost & profitability management and global segment product line rationalization. Serve as marketing lead for 5-stage new product development projects. Cross-functional collaboration and leadership to ensure fast and reliable new product commercialization, resource allocation with the ultimate goal of profitable growth. Driving and facilitating global sub-segment strategy and alignment across regions and functions. "Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships." Responsibilities CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: Market Knowledge Understands Sherwin Williams Packaging position in the market with a high degree of knowledge of the portfolio's products and technologies, and the strategies of key customers, brand owners and competitors. Provides unbiased, in-depth market insight for profit improvement programs via product portfolio management in alignment with Business Managers and Sales Directors Uses customer, brand, and competitor knowledge to identify and build solutions and strategies that improve market share and profitability. Frequent engagement with canmakers and brands to collect VoC to inform segment strategy Responsible for managing relationships with major Food Brand-Owners to ensure that new products/technologies are tested, qualified and accepted with the ultimate goal of generating demand for SW Packaging Coatings products via value selling tools (value proposals, Safety-by-Design Protocol, Influence Strategy, etc.) Support trade show strategy through identifying and attending key industry events, budget planning, and booth planning. Make connections with key industry partners and collect insights to inform strategy Technology Understands the technology trends in the Food Packaging Market and the strategic needs of customers Translates brand-owners and can-makers VoC into strategic actions to drive portfolio adjustments for faster speed to market and growth Understands market and technology dynamics and potential inflection points that can potentially drive technology shifts and portfolio prioritization or de-prioritization Understand Competitive Product portfolio across all the regions and provides defensive/offensive product strategies Core Product Line Management Manages Global Food product core and new product lines effectively for on-going revenue and profitability improvement Proactively finds growth opportunities for current products and technologies across all market segments. Leverage products across regions. Works actively across all the regions to ensure Global Portfolio Optimization and cross-fertilization strategy (transfer the product knowledge/technology from one region to another) to assess global product strategy versus regional approach Strong collaboration with Project Management and cross-functional teams as marketing lead on global 5-stage development projects. Review resource allocation on project portfolio and communicate priority of projects to cross functional team Aligns customer's practices and needs and Sherwin-Williams product line strategies to win Develops product segment strategy and marketing plans along with Marketing Communications to ensure new product promotional materials such as Value Proposals, brochures, product overview slides, etc. are made available to Sales Develops, communicates and implements effective profit improvement strategies with other marketing roles and R&D to meet financial objectives Responsible for product lifecycle management Organizational Support Works with marketing, commercial team, and R&D to support and prioritize growth agenda initiatives and portfolio management Supports Sales and Customer Technical Service Teams during new product launches and training. Qualifications Education and Expertise Required:
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This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H1-B visa. About us Here, we believe there's not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there's a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We'll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show! At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute-it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable. Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans. Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process. | |