Location: Chicago,IL

Major Duties:

• Develop an understanding of the targeted market needs in global markets and their effect on the total business.
• This includes regional/market/channel variances and interdependencies.
• Work with cross-functional teams in order to successfully develop/source, launch and promote products to meet market needs.
• Develop competitive matrix of products regionally and globally for target projectsDevelop business case, including development budgets and timelines for new product investigationsCollect input from customers, sales team, and other stakeholders to deliver better outcomes including feedback on prototype and other pre-launch feedback to allow for refinements and assessment.
• Define scope for development projects, including rough cut financial analysis for consideration by review committeePrimary responsibility for management and execution of development projects approved and prioritized by the review committee, including and regular status updatesUpon completion of the project, coordination of handoff to in-country marketing groups for product launch while providing ongoing support as necessary.
• Confer with legal staff to review issues such as copyright infringement, patents and royalty sharing with outside producers and distributors.
• Collaborate with internal/external manufacturers, technical resources and Regulatory to develop products, including 3rd party service providers (e.g. Drawing)Participate with regional product management teams on consolidation and rationalization strategies.
• Occasional travel is required, including some international.
• Responsible for own health and safety and that of other work colleagues.
• Comply with health and safety policy.
• To comply with the company processes and procedures including ISO 9001:2008.
• In addition to the above, employees are required to carry out any reasonable request to perform duties as may be reasonably required within the scope of the job title.

• Minimum Qualifications4-year degree in Marketing or related business field required5+ years of marketing experience required, preferably in a Product Category management or Product Development roleProject Management skillsProficient in all Microsoft Office Products, intermediate-advanced Microsoft Excel knowledgePreferred QualificationsStrong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlinesExperience working with international vendors a plusNegotiation skillsHigh level of written and oral communication skillsAnalytical problem solving skillsAbility to work with and influence cross-functional teamsDemonstrates an organizational savvy to get things done