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Product Marketing Manager

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In short

ASSA ABLOY is seeking a Senior Product Marketing Manager to oversee the Kwikset Security Series portfolio, managing products from conception to retirement. This hybrid role based in Lake Forest, California, involves strategic product development, commercial activity influence, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the Kwikset Security Series portfolio from new product creation through end-of-life.
  • Own portfolio performance and influence commercial activities, including roadmapping, manufacturing specifications, marketing, and sales strategies.
  • Support cross-functional teams in new product development projects through milestone processes.
  • Develop and execute strategic product road development based on market, channel, and customer dynamics.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities, product adjacencies, customers, and markets.
  • Develop NPI scope documents, including financials, KPIs, and timeline management.
  • Conduct supplier and factory trips as needed.
  • Present to and interact with senior level internal and external customers.
  • Participate in the annual strategic planning process.
  • Supervise one employee, focusing on development, performance feedback, and team effectiveness.
  • Support brand guidelines for consistency in packaging and collateral.
  • Work with quality and brand teams to support installation workshops and videos.
  • Manage sales and gross margin performance of the portfolio, including pricing and P&L.
  • Own the product life cycle, including set-up documentation and SKU rationalization.
  • Support management of online databases for internal and external websites.
  • Manage product documentation and mix, generating required reports and tools.
  • Create impactful initiatives to drive business growth.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; MBA preferred.
  • Minimum of seven years of experience in consumer electronic product management.
  • Strategic Thinking and Planning capability and experience.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Superior presentation skills.
  • Proven Project Management experience.
  • Business / Financial acumen.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Team leader and team player who values and collects input from others.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • High level of personal motivation and initiative.
  • Capable of keeping others motivated, excited, and engaged.
  • Self-assured and presents a positive image.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule (Monday and Friday work from home, Tuesday-Wednesday in-office).
  • Competitive salary range of $140,800 to $195,000.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and development within the ASSA ABLOY Group.
  • Supportive work environment that values diversity, inclusion, different perspectives, and experiences.
#Product Management#Marketing#Sales#New Product Development#Consumer Electronics
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Company

ASSA ABLOY Group

Job Posted

1 month ago

Expires

in 5 days

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Lake Forest, United States

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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