What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Product Manager, Aerospace Coatings position at AkzoNobel?
Date: Mar 6, 2025
Location: Waukegan, IL, US, 60085-5652
Company: AkzoNobel
We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.
Job Purpose
Actively manages the product portfolio group within the North American region. Supports the Marketing/Segment Management team in the implementation, execution and maintenance of new product development and non-new product development projects. Manages portfolio harmonization and rationalization/replacement of products.
Key Responsibilities
- Manages product lifecycle as a portfolio, introducing new products and regularly replacing and eliminating obsolete products. Drives initiative to reduce slow movers and obsolete products.
- Translates value propositions from segment plans into product solutions. Provides input for competitor benchmark studies.
- Coordinates with Research and Development to create specification for new products based on market trends and customer needs.
- Creates strategies to ensure optimal product positioning and value creation. Ensures that relevant product information is provided to the commercial organization.
- Maintains the specified product ranges and associated master data; ensuring compliance with technical specifications set by Research and Development and Product Stewardship and Regulatory Affairs.
- Supports the development and implementation of product positioning literature for the internal organization and external customers to include message strategy, planning and deliverables.
- Supports the creation of high-impact sales tools and customer retention tools such as white papers, newsletters, presentations, product demos.
- Establishes familiarity and ensures compliance with applicable policies and procedures related to personal conduct and Health/Safety/Environmental standards.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Chemistry or related field.
- 4 years' product management experience in a research and development, project management or commercial environment.
- Understanding of technical and commercial aviation preferred.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build consensus resolve issues. Experience working in multi-disciplinary and/or global teams helpful.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience using SAP required.
- Must be fluent in English.
Rewards and Benefits
The salary range for these skills is $90,000 - $98,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Perks for Joining AkzoNobel!
Medical insurance with HSA • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits • Annual bonus • 401K retirement savings with 6% company match • Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay • Paid Parental leave • Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks • Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale • Tuition Reimbursement • Career growth opportunities • Employee referral bonus
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
Requisition ID: 44786
Salary : $90,000 - $98,000
