Product Portfolio Manager

We value passion, energy, and enthusiasm to ignite transformation in our industry.
Start your career journey with ChemPoint  Be part of our team that is transforming the chemical, ingredient, and industrial finished products industry. 
 

Primary Purpose:

The primary responsibility of the Product Manager is to manage, optimize, and grow ChemPoint product lines in accordance with supplier investment and objectives and ChemPoint's strategic aims. 

What you will do:

• Acts as liaison and primary ChemPoint contact for suppliers; understands and leverage supplier partnership opportunities while packaging and presenting sales data to set and manage supplier expectations.  
• Analyzes sales results, leads and opportunities information pertaining to product lines and provides direction to marketing team for campaign strategy. 
• Builds product line plans and coordinates internal strategies for product lines that incorporate supplier and internal objectives and ensures alignment by effectively implementing & monitoring sales execution, providing product line training and offering first line support on pricing issues.
• Works with Demand Planning and Supply Chain teams, using knowledge of the customer-base and industry to plan monthly/yearly projections for what will be sold and what will need to be bought to service the customer-base.
• Collaborates with Market Developers on the learnings and results of all demand generation activities (phone activities, supplier leads, web leads, etc.)
• Mentor interns by providing projects and tasks to assist relevant business area
• Aligns behavior and actions with ChemPoint culture by showing up with energy, promoting and adapting to change, initiating and promoting innovation, leading with courage, and having fun.
• Shows interest in industry and global trends Ongoing
• Demonstrates job competencies and remains accountable for performance in area of responsibility. Ongoing
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree from fully accredited four-year institution or equivalent work experience required
• Experience in business to business sales organization, preferably as a Market Developer, or 5+ equivalent technical sales experience
• Experience and strong knowledge of using PC and Windows OS
• Knowledge and experience working with MS Office Suite, with strong Excel skills
• Consultative selling skills
• Exhibits some versatility when interacting with customers, suppliers, and outsourced relationships
• Effectively conveys ideas and concepts via multiple modes of communication, including excellent telephone skills
• Knowledge of ChemPoint products & services and the industries we serve
• Problem-solving and negotiation
  • Customer and territory management
• Knowledge of pricing and marketing strategy
• Understanding of ChemPoint IT applications, XRM database experience preferred

It takes people like you and a global network of employees across North America and EMEA to build a company where the best people want to work.  As a valued ChemPoint employee, your role is to be fanatical about every customer and supplier interaction. 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture where we respect one another as peers and that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.  

ChemPoint is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.