Specialty Tapes Director - Spencer, United States - Flexcon Company Inc.

Flexcon Company Inc.

Verified Company

Spencer, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

THE FLEXCON EXPERIENCE

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Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

When you work at Flexcon you can get involved in community related activities, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement programs, Flexcon Learning Academy, and much more

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Benefits

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Flexcon has a generous benefits package which includes competitive compensation, an annual bonus program, medical/dental/vision/prescription drug coverage, 401(k) with company matching contributions, milestone anniversary gifts plus a 25-year anniversary trip, flexible spending accounts, a generous retirement package, casual work environment, tuition reimbursement, disability programs, as well as vacation and company paid holidays. In addition, we have a rewards and recognition program that allows us to give the recognition deserved for employees that go above and beyond.

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This is a high impact management role that will drive the growth of the Tapes Portfolio, crossing over multiple Markets, Product Lines, and Channels. As a key member of the Product Management team, the incumbent will lead and collaborate on innovation pipeline growth / NPD, product portfolio growth strategy, product marketing, branding, and communication, and manage the business performance of the entire Tapes Portfolio cross-functionally. This is a critical leadership role in the organization owning and driving the strategy, program implementation, and performance of the portfolio ('book of business') across the functions, customers, regions, technologies, and Tape products of the entire FLEXcon organization.

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MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

BS degree in Engineering, Business Management, or technical field.
MS, MBA degree or an advanced degree preferred, or equivalent experience.

years of product management, product development, sales and business development experience

Consistent track record of growth through developing new products from concept through commercialization, building product lines / portfolios, developing new business models, opening new market sales channels.

Preferred Experience

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Prior experience in a Global Product or Business Management role driving overall portfolio strategy, sales channel, business and market development, gotomarket strategy, and driving new product development programs.
Product lifecycle management including portfolio planning, product rationalization, Voice of Customer (VOC), P&L management, BI, Market & Pricing Strategy.
Experience in developing and implementing Long-Range Roadmap (3 years) that includes development/optimization and launching technology platforms that support the portfolio.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads cross-functionally across the Flexcon companies through the following responsibilities: Global Portfolio Strategy & Management

Develop five (5) year Portfolio growth strategy and annual operating execution plans, ruthlessly prioritizing mustwin change initiatives to deliver projected growth goals.
Responsible for defining and managing global portfolio strategy to increase revenue and profitability through ownership of Portfolio gotomarket strategy and execution.
Develop the positioning strategy and execution tactics of all Portfolio products and services considering brand positioning, messaging, lead generation requirements, sales opportunity, price, market development, technical performance, competitive positioning, and profitability.
Develop and drive longrange technology platform requirements and NPD roadmap, guide fiscal planning for future growth, direct and drive evolution of the Tapes Portfolio.
Lead the direct sales effort for the Tapes Portfolio, across the diverse capabilities of Flexcon and Blueshift, selling into new channels to market. Including new converters, master distributors, and strategic partners globally. Build the direct sales team as business growth justifies expansion.
Drives development of new business models and supports corporate development through strategic partnerships, private branding agreements, and potential M&A.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Continuously pursuing and investing in the development of their leadership, influence, and all supporting skills as they grow and expand their career.
Lead and support crossfunctional teams through development and transformation programs and drive problem resolution including NPD, PLCM and product line optimization, S&OP and forecasting, product marketing / NPI, business growth