Product Manager

With more than 1,700 employees at 16 locations worldwide, we are one of the market-leading manufacturers of innovative coating technology. Do-it-yourselfers, craftsmen and industrial customers all over the world trust in our innovative products, resource-saving technologies and our personal, fast service. We know that inspiring technology only comes from inspired people. In our quest for ever new, forward-looking technologies, we therefore need talented people who think and act like us: enthusiastic all-rounders, thinkers and doers, technicians and tinkerers who, in all their diversity, respect, trust and complement each other in order to shape the future of coating technology together. Product Manager Plymouth, MN, US, 55447 Full-Time JOIN THE WAGNER FAMILY Thank you for your interest in Wagner. We always have our eyes open for talented people who want to learn, grow and expand their capabilities with Wagner. From start to finish, you'll enjoy a fun and colorful career at Wagner. Wagner is small enough that you matter and large enough for you to make a difference. Wagner believes that people represent a company's most important asset. At Wagner, we strive to create an organization where everyone participates and efforts are focused toward continuous improvement. These improvements are driven by dedication, teamwork, and the innovation of the Wagner family. Our company participates in the US government's E-Verify process. In addition, all offers of employment are contingent on a drug test and background check. YOUR BENEFITS Our benefit package includes starting at 4 weeks PTO per year, 401(k) and a company match, medical, dental, life, disability, long term care insurance, as well as tuition reimbursement. Title: Product Manager Reports to: Director of Sales & Marketing Introduction WAGNER is a well-established company with 75 years of operating experience. With over 2000 employees worldwide, the WAGNER Group is a world leading manufacturer and supplier of high technology surface finishing products and systems. Users of our efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solutions include final consumers, contractors, and industrial manufacturing companies. The company operates as two divisions, Decorative Finishing (DF) and Industrial Solutions (IS). The Product Manager will be responsible for developing short-term and long-term product plans and roadmaps for all relevant product categories. The primary focus will be identifying new product opportunities, developing product requirements, conducting field validation research, gathering end-user feedback, and supporting product launch activities. The Product Manager works closely with other key disciplines, including territory account management, business development, and channel marketing to deliver targeted objectives. Responsibilities The Product Manager will manage the development and implementation of the entire product launch plan, including project management “from concept to consumer,” leveraging other functions to deliver critical elements of the plan. Work with the sales teams to conduct field customer demonstrations to ensure the visibility of new and existing products. Conduct technical product training and provide sales tools to help Wagner sales managers and distributors to become more effective in selling products. The Product Manager will be responsible for ensuring effective Product Life Cycle Management as it relates to inventory planning and phase-in / phase-out transitions for new products. In addition, the Product Manager will monitor product return rates for their categories, gather feedback, monitor technical support calls, and incorporate these learnings into changes for current platforms, as well as leveraging them for future platforms and product evolutions. Work closely with our Corporate, Markdorf, Germany Product Management counterparts to ensure incorporation of international product and market requirements into the global product portfolio. Where possible and financially feasible, attempt to globally drive concurrent products for their respective markets. As appropriate, use customers as a sounding board for new concepts and product ideas. Leverage these relationships during and after a product launch to secure feedback on product and process effectiveness and focus on areas for improvement. Responsible for part number creation, extension, and costing for all product categories. Will require use of SAP and collaboration with Wagner Corporate and IS NA Operations. Analyze and adjust stock levels based on input from Marketing and Sales teams. Create product packages with complete BOM’s. Packages are to be set up in SAP for easy ordering. Work with Technical and Sales Teams to verify package details and ensure accuracy and completeness. Collectively decide the selected packages work for the application. Become an active participant in the equipment validation process. Set up and manage the PIM data entry process for