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ITW Associate Product Manager - Weld Environment in Appleton, Wisconsin
Miller® is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health.
We’re about the partnership and the work. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications.
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (http://www.itw.com/) (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.
The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.
The Associate Product Manager will play a key role in supporting our Segment Leaders and Product Managers with driving process efficiency and growth through portfolio management, strategic marketing initiatives, and product development for our ‘80’ fume management product categories within the Welding Safety & Health Segment.
Job Responsibilities:
Initiate and manage all D365 and ERP systems workflow for product updates, new product introduction, discontinuation, and pricing changes.
Assist in performing market research and customer insights to understand trends, pricing, competitors, safety regulations, and new product opportunities.
Assist in defining product specifications with engineering and collaborating with them to develop new products.
Represent brand category with internal team, channel partners and users through product knowledge, product support, training, tradeshows, and customer visits.
Support the development and documentation of product launches, training materials, Specification Sheets, Operators Manual, Learning Module System, etc.
Review digital marketing content accuracy and trends, partnering with Marketing to drive improvements.
Prepare and provide ad-hoc analysis to the Marketing and PM team – product relationships with equipment, competitive position, benchmarking, etc.
Propose solutions and improvements related to product usage to Marketing and PM team.
Support trade shows, distributor open houses/training, and other industry events.
Bachelor’s Degree required.
1-3 years prior experience in Marketing and/or Project Management
Proven ability to analyze current business issues and translate to strategic actions.
Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and technical aptitude.
Must be a team player with a positive attitude, high motivation, and good decision-making.
Well organized, aggressive self-starter with the willingness to learn and grow.
Demonstrated ability to present and facilitate in front of groups.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
25% travel required.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _
ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.