Product Strategist

At Essentra, we are seeking a Product Specialist to contribute to the development, improvement, and execution of our product strategies.

This role requires a proactive attitude, a keen eye for detail, and a foundational understanding of product management principles and commercial acumen.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development:

Assist senior product managers in developing new products and enhancing existing offerings based on market research and customer feedback.

Product Data:
Assist the product team in managing large datasets of product information and manage digital marketplaces product data needs and expansion

Market Analysis:

Conduct and analyze market research to stay informed about industry trends and the competitive landscape, helping to shape informed product strategies.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work alongside purchasing, sales, pricing, demand planning and marketing teams to ensure a seamless development and launch process that aligns with business goals.

Track Product Performance:
Monitor product performance using key metrics to identify areas for improvement and report findings to senior management.

Sales Engagement:
Engage with sales team to gather insights that drive product improvements, utilizing tools and strategies from sales and/or customer engagement

Project Management:
Coordinate with various teams to ensure that all aspects of the product lifecycle are progressing on schedule, from conception to launch, employing project management best practices.

Responsibilities:
Update, create, edit, and eliminate data to ensure our data is accurate.
Create and manage spreadsheets to assist in Purchasing, Product Management, and other Operational functions.
Assist in building a standard process for updating data for all operational departments.
Develop export models to manage digital marketplaces and third-party partner data needs and integration for revenue growth
Managing and providing service metric data and reporting as requested.

Assist in creating standard process flow charts, training departments and/or individuals where necessary to improve process flow and identifying areas for improvement.

Enter new product part additions and changes to properly maintain database.
Compile and analyse competitive data that includes market analysis, pricing, marketing, product mix, advertising, e-commerce, and strategy.
Participate and support in vendor relations, analysis, negotiations, and program set up when requested.
Support in managing customer special pricing.
Support the Supply Chain with various reporting and data mining projects.
Assist in supporting any additional processes or projects.
Must be able to respectfully, flexibly, and amicably work with others to improve cross-functionality
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Product Management, Marketing, Purchasing, Web Content Management or related experience
Bachelor's degree in related field or commensurate work experience strongly preferred.
Read and understand standard business English, as well as industry specific information and literature
Compose and edit technical sales and advertising material
Strong analytical skills and a proven ability to work with cross-functional teams
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Proficiency in Excel
Experience with Product Data Management tools

What We Offer:
Competitive compensation and bonus incentives
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401K +Match
Vacation and Holidays

This is a hybrid role, with expectation of working in the Norton Shores office 3 days per week.

Essentra is a premiere provider of branded and private label industrial components to the US manufacturing market.

With nearly 40,000 products available 24/7, the Essentra name remains synonymous with customer value, a reputation we earn daily through efficient product sourcing combined with innovative engineering and support services that are unmatched in the industry.

For over 70 years, engineers and buyers at leading manufacturers rely on Essentra to enhance productivity, on-time delivery and customer value at every intersection.

Essentra is an Equal Opportunity & E-verify employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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