Product Development Manager - Forms

Company: J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. ( Learn More )

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General Information
US-WI-Neenah
N/A
4 Year Degree
Full-Time
At least 7 year(s)
None
False
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Job Description Job ID: 1079 Position Description:

The Product Development Manager - Forms delivers the timely and effective execution of the new and enhanced products necessary to meet customer and market needs in J. J. Keller’s forms line, supporting measures of line-specific growth and innovation.

This role is involved in a cross-functional ideation process that is a collaborative effort between Market Development, Customer Insights, Product Marketing and Product Development, with the goal to drive innovative, proprietary solutions. This position also plays a key role in the product marketing plans created to drive line growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Develops new forms products and enhances existing products, managing life cycle to maximize line productivity. This includes expanding product groups and categories, changing existing products, responding to regulatory/standards changes and other market-based input, and holding accountability for product gross margin.
  • Contribute to new product ideation process for existing markets: research, need identification, need level analysis, product design and product engineering.
  • Contributes to Line Growth plan development, making suggestions on line positioning, offers, etc.
  • Manages other product development activities, including:

    •           - Establishing and reviewing pricing to meet line gross margin objectives           - Monitoring product inventory levels and re-ordering process            - Providing line-specific technical support                     - Conducting sales training sessions to support new forms introductions           - Helping prepare SKU and line specific documentation             - Contributing to Supply Chain negotiations             - Obsoleting forms at the end of their useful life

     

    Job Requirements
    • 7+ years new product development experience, ideally in a business-to-business, multi-channel environment with an emphasis on a high volume of regular product launches.
    • 4+ years product development experience specifically in forms development.
    • Working knowledge of printing processes strongly desired.
    • Experience in developing/enhancing proprietary products using a disciplined process.
    • Strong organizational and communication skills.
    • Business management skills including sales and profitability analysis.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Knowledge of business-to-business marketing/sales channels and practices.
    • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a business-related field.

    This position is located at our Corporate Headquarters in Neenah, WI; in the heart of the rapidly growing Fox River Valley area.  Ranked consistently as one of the best places to live in the country, the area offers clean cities, low crime and short commuting distances.  It combines the benefits of a small community with the excitement, events and opportunities of a metropolitan area.

    J. J. Keller is a Proud Recipient of Workplace Excellence and Wellness Awards. Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Key words: product development, product management, marketing, form, forms, develop

     

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