Brand/Product Manager

Neenah Paper is a leading international producer of technical products and...

PACKAGING & LABEL

ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA, USA

Neenah Paper is a leading international producer of technical products and premium writing, text and cover papers . Additional company information can be found on our web-site, www.neenahpaper.com

  • Packaging and label brand manager to accelerate growth trajectory of the business – may include digital (pack, label and WTC)
  • Role focused on identifying, developing and executing new products/solutions within the segment (and promoting them)

Key responsibilities for role include:

  • dentification of market trends, customer and end user and influencer insights to develop new solutions for the packaging, label and retail support business
  • Based on insights, and working with R&D, successfully develop new products/solutions
  • Provide strategic level support for Consumer team on strategic initiatives (including growth opportunities) for the business; could also have marketing team in consumer report to him/her
  • Optimize the marketing mix (price, place, product, promotion) for packaging/label
  • Continually increase ROI associated with promotional efforts of the business
  • Work closely with the Director of Sales to optimize the go to market strategy associated with existing and new product offerings
  • Provide internal and external training to sales organizations that will drive improved revenue

Candidate Background

  • Possesses track record of solid career progression; exceeding expectations whenever possible (and as best we can tell)
  • Background in B2B setting.
  • 5 to 15 years’ experience in marketing in packaging and/or label or like products. Bachelor’s Degree required
  • Likely spent significant (quality) time at a packaging company or companies
  • If not from a packaging company, then products that would have a similar type of go to market approach (working with focused, limited group of influencers). These companies would be more B2B focused, and focused on a semi-technical type of sale
  • History of working in new product/business development (marketing perspective) with strong strategic marketing skills (evaluation of markets, ability to determine right to win)
  • Has done brand and product marketing. Possesses some exposure to “classical” marketing, even as s/he may have spent time doing product development and new business development work.
  • Wants to move to smaller organization to make an impact, accelerate career growth versus waiting for an opportunity at a larger company
  • Strong track record of delivering results in current and previous roles; opportunity to improve talent

Competencies

  • High degree of ownership. Strong ability in dealing with ambiguity and determining a path forward
  • High capacity and desire to get things done. Highly motivated, self-starter who is hungry and thrives on change
  • Key competencies: Analysis, Decisiveness, Innovation
  • Strong selling skills and presence that would help support the sales team as they drive business. Takes feedback well from the sales organization, but doesn’t atomically say “yes” to what they’re asking for…
  • If you meet the requirements of this position and would like to express an interest in being considered, please send your resume to humanresources@neenahpaper.com

    Neenah Paper, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To build a diverse workforce Neenah Paper encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer.

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